Analysis

Behavioral Science in the Regulatory State

Behavioral Science in the Regulatory State

New research paper examines the challenges and opportunities of a behavioral approach to regulation.

Plastic Bag Regulations Gain Momentum, Face Criticism

Plastic Bag Regulations Gain Momentum, Face Criticism

Many jurisdictions have adopted or are considering controversial laws that restrict single-use plastic bags.

Agency Seeks to Enhance Reliability of Emergency Phone Calls

Agency Seeks to Enhance Reliability of Emergency Phone Calls

FCC proposal aims to enhance cellular communication during emergencies.

International Approach to Failing Financial Institutions Sought

International Approach to Failing Financial Institutions Sought

U.S. and U.K. regulators stress progress on cross-border agreements.

The Growing Application of Cost-Benefit Analysis to Financial Regulation

The Growing Application of Cost-Benefit Analysis to Financial Regulation

Cost-benefit analysis assumes an increasingly prominent role in financial rulemaking.

A New Tax-and-Spend Strategy to Fight Obesity

A New Tax-and-Spend Strategy to Fight Obesity

Scholar proposes a manufacturers’ excise tax to fund obesity-prevention efforts.

Regulatory Analysis: Year in Review

Regulatory Analysis: Year in Review

RegBlog celebrates 2013 by featuring our top analysis posts from the past year.

Free Lunch for All

Free Lunch for All

Proposed rule would extend free lunch to all students in qualifying schools.

Have Bank Regulators Effectively Responded to the Financial Crisis?

Have Bank Regulators Effectively Responded to the Financial Crisis?

External committee offers recommendations to enhance OCC supervision of financial institutions.

Supreme Court Confronts Interstate Air Pollution Regulation

Supreme Court Confronts Interstate Air Pollution Regulation

The Court hears oral arguments on legal challenge to EPA rule requiring states to keep pollution from affecting their neighbors.

Digitizing Environmental Protection

Digitizing Environmental Protection

Proposed e-reporting rule aims to improve water quality, save money.

FCC Loosens Restrictions on Foreign Investments in Broadcast Media

FCC Loosens Restrictions on Foreign Investments in Broadcast Media

A larger pool of investors may boost diversity in television and radio station ownership.