Week in Review
D.C. Circuit upholds FCC’s Open Internet Order, Speaker Paul Ryan unveils major regulatory reform proposal, and more…
Fighting Regulatory Capture in the 21st Century
Closer congressional supervision can prevent special interests from dominating the regulatory process.
How Government Can Root Out Regulatory Capture
It is time for government to stop private interests from gaining improper influence over regulators.
Corporate Capture of the Rulemaking Process
The right regulatory reforms can level the playing field between the public and powerful corporate players.
Productivity, Inequality, and Economic Rents
Curbing excessive economic rents might bolster productivity and address rising inequality.
Rooting Out Regulatory Capture
Distinguished public servants and scholars examine critical issues concerning regulatory capture—and offer solutions on its eradication.
The Clean Power Plan Is not Without Precedent
Environmental experts argue that precedent supports contested features of EPA’s major climate change rule.
Week in Review
TSCA overhaul passes the Senate, a challenge to agency rulemaking power passes the House, and more…
New Toxic Chemical Legislation Fails on Federalism
Scholar argues that bill aimed at strengthening safety of chemicals runs afoul of principle of precautionary federalism.
Can Securities Regulation Stymie Conflict in Africa?
Challenges loom concerning the implementation of a Dodd-Frank provision requiring companies to disclose source minerals from war-torn regions.
How Business-Based Standards Can Support Human Rights
When promulgating human rights rules for businesses, specific is better.
Congress Enacts Infrastructure Reform, but Implementation Lags
Transportation bill aims to bring change and certainty to the implementation of major infrastructure projects.