Top Contributor Essays of 2021
The Regulatory Review highlights the top essays written by our contributors in 2021.
Are Artificial Christmas Trees Safe?
Chemicals in artificial Christmas trees may pose health and environmental risks.
Can the CPSC Save Christmas?
With supply shortages and product safety plaguing this holiday season, legislators and advocates turn to the CPSC.
GAO Reviews New Transit Safety Measures
The Government Accountability Office examines recent federal expansion of public transit oversight.
“Rollback Whiplash” and a Two-Year Presidency
Scholars argue that rollback tools mean Presidents must act fast to implement lasting policy.
Regulatory Lessons From the Meme Economy
Scholars review the rise and fall of GameStop stock and urge updates to securities laws.
Protecting the Right to Express Milk
Scholar argues that lactation policies need to do more to protect parents’ rights.
The Social Responsibility of Social Media Platforms
Scholar weighs options for putting an end to harmful speech on social media platforms.
Mass Comments’ Opportunity Costs
What is lost when those with something to say join the mass comments bandwagon?
Comparing U.S. and Chinese Environmental Risk Regulation
Research comparing risk regulation in the United States and China reveals selective variations, not sharp contrasts.
Democracy, Rulemaking, and Outpourings of Comments
Scholars and policymakers should recognize the democratic benefits of public comments.
