Regulating Away Housing Bubbles
Two scholars argue for measures to reduce the incidence and magnitude of housing bubbles.
Obama Pushes for Paid Leave Policies for Workers
President tries to push Congress towards more generous paid sick leave for all American workers.
European Central Bank to Expand Asset Purchase Program
Eurozone bank adds sovereign debt purchases to stimulus plan.
Housing Department Tries to Remedy Past Errors, Prevent Wrongful Foreclosures
HUD policy aims to correct mistaken interpretation of statute causing senior citizens to lose their homes.
Global Banking Committee Announces New Priorities
Basel Committee on Banking Supervision publishes its agenda for 2015–2016.
Should Local Governments Support the Sharing Economy?
Despite regulatory controversy, two legal scholars argue that state and local governments should actively subsidize the sharing economy.
In Defense of Soft Law Accounting Standards
Scholars argue that the diffusion of soft law norms throughout the European Union promotes reliable accounting practices.
An SEC Commissioner Highlights Global Challenges to U.S. Financial Markets
Speech by U.S. regulator highlights complex issues facing U.S. capital markets.
Helping the IRS Keep Track of Tax-Exempt Charitable Groups
The GAO recommends the IRS improve oversight of tax-exempt charitable organizations.
Can We Finally Fix “Too Big to Fail”?
Recently passed House legislation would amend bankruptcy code for big banks.
The IMF’s Way Forward for Sovereign Restructuring
International Monetary Fund report suggests reform of sovereign debt rules.
Senate Report Finds Strong Wall Street Influence on Commodities Markets
Legislators urge the Fed to increase oversight of large banks.