Week in Review
Executive order issued to promote energy efficiency, EPA and NHTSA announce stricter mpg standards, and more.
Agencies Double Fuel Economy Standards
EPA and NHTSA require an average of 54.5 mpg for vehicles by 2025.
Regulation as a Dynamic Macroeconomic Enterprise
Regulators can do a better job of anticipating reactions when designing regulations.
The “α-Precautionary Principle”: Weighing Optimism against Pessimism
Law professor proposes a new tool to analyze potentially catastrophic uncertainties.
Improving Regulatory Performance through Ex Post Evaluation
Without better evaluation of existing regulations, regulators will too often operate in the dark.
Week in Review
Court throws out EPA emissions regulations, SEC adopts rules on conflict minerals, and more.
Federal Government Proposes to Expand Relief to Student Loan Debtors
Proposed program would apply to loans disbursed as early as October 2011.
The SEC’s Quest for Informational Symmetry
Penn Law professor concludes Regulation FD has reduced selective disclosure.
“Revolutionary Turnaround” for SEC’s Rulemaking
Law professor argues that cost-benefit analysis could make securities regulation more effective.
Improving How Agencies Collect Information
My recent ACUS report presents three conclusions to frame proposed improvements.
Week in Review
DOJ approves Verizon spectrum deal, government finalizes off-shore drilling rules, and more.
Ryan’s Record on Regulation
Presumptive Republican veep nominee has proposed cutting agency funding and deregulating industries.