Time to Discard the Precautionary Principle at the CPSC
Upcoming phthalate regulations give CPSC an opportunity to reexamine its risk exposure policies.
The Final Days of the Office of Thrift Supervision
OTS may not deserve some criticism from its performance during the financial crisis.
Senate Hears Testimony on a Potential Helium Crisis
Witnesses urge Congress to act or face a helium shortage.
Week in Review
Justice Department investigates JPMorgan, Oxfam sues the SEC, a new study shows that ethanol damages engines, and more.
Increasing Enforcement to Reduce Pollution
Research finds decreased pollution after agencies take enforcement actions.
The Value of Increasing Unlicensed Spectrum
Increasing unlicensed spectrum could increase social welfare.
A Polycentric Approach to Addressing Climate Change
Law professor proposes tackling climate change with a “bottom-up” approach.
Week in Review
Obama issues executive order on retrospective regulatory reviews, Fed approves first Chinese takeover of US bank, FDA urges lower radiation levels for child medical scans, and more.
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.