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.
The Performance of Regulatory Performance Standards
Despite their prevalence, regulatory performance standards and their efficacy have been understudied.
The Apple E-Books Litigation: A Page-Turner
Allegations in complaints befit a conspiracy novel – one that Apple argues is completely fictional.
Do Expert Agencies Outperform Generalist Judges?
Empirical evidence suggests that expert agencies perform no better than courts.
Patents, Patients, and Profits: Winners and Losers in Drug Patent Challenges
Challenges to branded drugs from generic firms have benefits and costs.
Appreciating the Politics Inside Benefit-Cost Analysis
Empirical research reveals stronger benefit-cost analysis during less political rulemakings.
Administration Articulates Only Fine Distinctions in Defending Health Care Reform
Solicitor General limits his Supreme Court arguments to the specifics of health insurance.
Comparing the Presidential Candidates’ Energy Policies
Obama and his Republican rivals seek different paths to energy independence.
Beyond Cost-Benefit Analysis
Social welfare function incorporates distributional considerations into policy analysis.