How Well Do Businesses in India Comply with Regulatory Standards?
World Bank research study shows substantial noncompliance with key labor law.
White House Report Outlines New Transparency Efforts
Report reveals administration plans to create a web portal for Freedom of Information Act requests.
The Clean Air Act and the Poor
Economists’ study provides a quantitative look at the equities of environmental regulation.
Obama Administration Moves to Expand Access to Government Data
Executive order makes open and accessible data a default government policy.
“Divide and Differ:” Avoiding Catastrophe in the Digital Age
Scholar suggests new strategy for improving cybersecurity.
Federal Appeals Court Says EPA Cannot Make Rules by Correspondence
Court vacates EPA letters to Senator, holding they amounted to new regulations.
Making Decisions without All the Answers
Institute of Medicine report describes how the EPA should confront uncertainty.
A Proposed Environmental Agenda for Obama’s Second Term
New position paper calls for climate change and sustainable energy regulations.
Improving the Regulation of Offshore Oil Drills
Economist proposes creating a new regulatory regime for the offshore drilling industry.
Federal Housing Finance Agency Rejects Debt Forgiveness Program
FHFA says statute prevents Fannie and Freddie from adjusting principal.
Justice Department Attempts to Close Prisons’ Revolving Door
The Department of Justice hopes to reduce crime by easing the path to reentry.