Rethinking Federal Flood Insurance
Wharton study proposes innovative ways to improve government-funded flood insurance.
An Alternative to the Individual Mandate
Nobel Laureate suggests alternative ways to control adverse selection in health insurance markets.
The Performance of Regulatory Performance Standards
Despite their prevalence, regulatory performance standards and their efficacy have been understudied.
A Missed Opportunity: The Ostrich Approach to Indoor Radon Exposure
Small, proactive steps could prevent thousands of radon-related deaths.
Week in Review
An EPA official resigns, an appeals court revives a SEC suit, the USDA addresses mad-cow regulations, and more.
The Apple E-Books Litigation: A Page-Turner
Allegations in complaints befit a conspiracy novel – one that Apple argues is completely fictional.
Obama Seeks to Promote “International Regulatory Cooperation”
President issues executive order as way to enhance U.S. economic growth.
In Search of Slowness
Systematic empirical research casts into doubt claims that rulemaking procedures have slowed down the regulatory process.
Do Expert Agencies Outperform Generalist Judges?
Empirical evidence suggests that expert agencies perform no better than courts.
Week in Review
Charges filed against TSA screeners, House passes cybersecurity bill, Supreme Court hears Arizona immigration case, and more.
Coalition Calls for Increased Oversight of Synthetic Biology
Advocacy groups say current regulation of synthetic biology offers inadequate public protection.
Roundtable Illuminates Challenges of Implementing the Volcker Rule
Prominent scholars, practitioners, and policy officials gather to discuss challenges presented by new banking rules.