Reconstructing Expertise to Combat Financial Risk
Scholar argues that U.S. financial regulators need a revived research agency.
OIRA Reinvigorated
Over the last two years, OIRA has made many positive contributions to the administrative state.
Thinking Through OIRA Review of Tax Regulations
OIRA review of significant tax rules raises new questions about the shape of centralized administrative oversight.
New Requirements to Combat Money Laundering
Banks will now be required to identify the owners of shell corporations.
Core Principles for Getting Financial Reform Right
The Treasury Department should follow key principles in conducting its review of regulations.
The Ideological Battle Over Regulating Paid Family Leave
Debate about paid family leave revolves around three very different proposals.
The Case for Regulating Tax Return Preparers
Researchers insist that tax return preparers should be required to demonstrate competency.
Removing the Tax Consequences of Student Loan Discharge
Treasury Department could take action to eliminate taxation of student loan forgiveness.
Treasury Pick’s Oversight of “Robo-Signing” Heats Up Nomination Proceedings
Steven Mnuchin continues to advance in U.S. Senate even as Democrats decry his role during financial crisis.
The Future of Occupational Licensing Reform
There has been a massive expansion in the analysis and reform of occupational licensing—a trend to be viewed with dismay.
Under Trump, AT&T-Time Warner Merger Hangs in the Balance
Despite optimism about the future for the $85.4 billion deal, a new report claims Trump remains opposed to the merger.