GAO Exposes Flaws in Pesticide Testing of Food
Report finds deficient testing and potentially misleading reporting by government agencies.
What Is the Ideal Cost-Benefit Analysis?
Two researchers propose a simpler way to perform cost-benefit analysis.
A New Way to Measure Industry-Level Regulation
New dataset provides researchers new opportunities for analyzing regulatory impacts.
Week in Review
The FDA issues new drug labeling requirements, an FCC commissioner writes a letter to Netflix regarding net neutrality, and more…
Senate Report Finds Strong Wall Street Influence on Commodities Markets
Legislators urge the Fed to increase oversight of large banks.
Technology Companies or Taxi Services in Disguise?
Ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft pose challenges for local regulators.
The State of Inequality in America
Federal Reserve Chair’s speech lays factual foundation for policy deliberation.
Audit Says FEMA Still Not Ready to Deliver Supplies During Emergencies
FEMA’s supply chain system might not aid disaster victims effectively, report says.
Week in Review
President Obama announces new ozone emissions standards, the FDA establishes menu-labeling rules for chain restaurants, and more…
Climate Change is Getting Worse
U.N. Panel’s final report comes at a delicate inflection point for policy makers.