Analysis

The IMF’s Way Forward for Sovereign Restructuring

The IMF’s Way Forward for Sovereign Restructuring

International Monetary Fund report suggests reform of sovereign debt rules.

GAO Exposes Flaws in Pesticide Testing of Food

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?

What Is the Ideal Cost-Benefit Analysis?

Two researchers propose a simpler way to perform cost-benefit analysis.

Senate Report Finds Strong Wall Street Influence on Commodities Markets

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?

Technology Companies or Taxi Services in Disguise?

Ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft pose challenges for local regulators.

Audit Says FEMA Still Not Ready to Deliver Supplies During Emergencies

Audit Says FEMA Still Not Ready to Deliver Supplies During Emergencies

FEMA’s supply chain system might not aid disaster victims effectively, report says.

The Turkey and Its Regulation

The Turkey and Its Regulation

Regulation is all around us – even at Thanksgiving dinner.

Climate Change is Getting Worse

Climate Change is Getting Worse

U.N. Panel’s final report comes at a delicate inflection point for policy makers.

The Challenge of Keeping Hazardous Consumer Products Off the Market

The Challenge of Keeping Hazardous Consumer Products Off the Market

New audit report highlights Consumer Product Safety Commission’s struggle to respond to emerging risks.

A Perilous Path to Financial Stability

A Perilous Path to Financial Stability

New GAO report shows continuing challenges of the Financial Stability Oversight Council.

Can Copyright Law Protect Revenge Porn Victims?

Can Copyright Law Protect Revenge Porn Victims?

Copyright protection may provide a possible tool in the fight against revenge porn.

What are the Effects of State Voter Identification Laws?

What are the Effects of State Voter Identification Laws?

A recent GAO report investigates how ID requirements impact voter turnout.