Analysis

Co-Regulating the Platform Economy

Co-Regulating the Platform Economy

To regulate the digital economy, regulators must cooperate with platform firms, says scholar.

Regulation and the Local Food Movement

Regulation and the Local Food Movement

New study suggests that cities can encourage local food production and consumption through smarter regulations.

Envisioning an Anti-Animal Cruelty Agency

Envisioning an Anti-Animal Cruelty Agency

Scholars propose a new federal agency to reduce abuse of agricultural animals.

Improving the Public-Private Cybersecurity Partnership

Improving the Public-Private Cybersecurity Partnership

State-sponsored cyber attacks may require revamping how the government helps companies fight back.

Bolstering Supplement Regulations

Bolstering Supplement Regulations

Lawyer argues that United States should ramp up regulation of dietary supplements.

Should We Run Agencies More Like Businesses?

Should We Run Agencies More Like Businesses?

Legal scholar argues for greater reliance on entrepreneurial strategies in regulation.

Can States Convince People to Recycle?

Can States Convince People to Recycle?

Research suggests recycling laws may turn people into “committed” recyclers.

How Global Anti-Corruption Enforcement Grew

How Global Anti-Corruption Enforcement Grew

Scholars argue changing global attitudes and U.S. legal culture have impacted white-collar prosecutions.

The Case for Regulating After Harms Occur

The Case for Regulating After Harms Occur

Scholar argues that society is best off when regulators punish violations after the fact.

The Case for Regulating Before Harms Occur

The Case for Regulating Before Harms Occur

Scholar argues that regulators should try to impose penalties before rule violations can hurt society.

Do Occupational Licenses Exacerbate the Prison-to-Poverty Pipeline?

Do Occupational Licenses Exacerbate the Prison-to-Poverty Pipeline?

Expert argues that occupational licensing reform will unlock the economic potential of former prisoners.

Regulation of the Chinese Equity Crowdfunding Market

Regulation of the Chinese Equity Crowdfunding Market

Scholar argues that China should model U.S. and U.K. regulation of online investing.