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Media, Polarization, and Regulatory Politics

Media, Polarization, and Regulatory Politics

Research highlights correlation between partisan media and a polarized public.

How Should the U.S. Regulate Housing Finance After the 2008 Crisis?

How Should the U.S. Regulate Housing Finance After the 2008 Crisis?

Understanding why housing finance regulation fell short in the past can help in the future.

Improving the Regulation of Offshore Oil Drills

Improving the Regulation of Offshore Oil Drills

Economist proposes creating a new regulatory regime for the offshore drilling industry.

Three Thousand Whistleblowers Alert SEC to Wrongdoing

Three Thousand Whistleblowers Alert SEC to Wrongdoing

Annual report reviews first year of a securities whistleblower program.

When It Comes to Regulation, Europe is the New United States

When It Comes to Regulation, Europe is the New United States

PPR seminar speaker argues that Europe has become a global leader in regulation, US more restrained.

Poisoned Alcohol in the Czech Republic

Poisoned Alcohol in the Czech Republic

Recent deaths shed light on the possible dangers of uncoordinated regulatory policy.

The Regulatory Blame Game

The Regulatory Blame Game

Criticism of FDA over meningitis outbreak repeats a familiar pattern of regulatory blame.

FTC Launches Investigation into Data Brokerage Companies

FTC Launches Investigation into Data Brokerage Companies

Agency to determine whether more regulation is needed to protect consumers.

Is Global Warming the Next Great Threat to U.S. National Security?

Is Global Warming the Next Great Threat to U.S. National Security?

Government report predicts climate change will strain U.S. security.

Girls’ Sports Opportunities Show Greater Gap

Girls’ Sports Opportunities Show Greater Gap

University report claims the gender gap in sports opportunities has widened.

FTC Initiates Review of Fred Meyer Guides

FTC Initiates Review of Fred Meyer Guides

Agency reconsiders guidance on law helping small retail businesses.

House Bill Aims to Merge the SEC and CFTC

House Bill Aims to Merge the SEC and CFTC

New “Securities and Derivatives Commission” proposed by Barney Frank.