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The Power of the Paris Agreement

The Power of the Paris Agreement

Scholars assert that the accord has achieved more than would be expected of a non-binding agreement.

Networks Owners Rise to the Occasion Even in a Pandemic

Networks Owners Rise to the Occasion Even in a Pandemic

Private telecom and transport networks have delivered socially valuable outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Remembering Judge Stephen F. Williams

Remembering Judge Stephen F. Williams

Beyond his many contributions to the law, Judge Williams’s intellectual curiosity fostered his commitment to humanity.

COVID VSLs and the Undervaluation of Pandemic Risk

COVID VSLs and the Undervaluation of Pandemic Risk

Traditional VSLs undervalue COVID-19 risks, but they can serve as a starting point for policymakers.

Week in Review

Week in Review

President Trump issues executive actions responding to the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic, EPA rescinds Obama-era methane regulations, and more…

Putting the Brakes on Federal Transportation Regulation

Putting the Brakes on Federal Transportation Regulation

Policy experts argue that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s regulatory role should be reduced.

Using VSLs in State and Local COVID-19 Policy

Using VSLs in State and Local COVID-19 Policy

VSLs can serve as a foundational tool for policymakers at all levels of governance amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Analyzing COVID-19 Policymaking

Analyzing COVID-19 Policymaking

Experts assess the use of VSLs and benefit-cost analysis for pandemic decision-making.

Regulatory Intervention Beyond Fixing Market Failures

Regulatory Intervention Beyond Fixing Market Failures

Although regulation offers economic solutions, it can also safeguard the public interest and individual rights.

The Other CARES Act Funding Accountability Story

The Other CARES Act Funding Accountability Story

Agencies must ensure proper use of funds, but complex compliance rules may stunt noble policy goals.

Regulating Compliance Robots

Regulating Compliance Robots

Sometimes tax compliance robots follow the law, but sometimes they break it.

Dissing the Supreme Court

Dissing the Supreme Court

President Trump’s reactions to Supreme Court decisions threaten the legitimacy of the nation’s judicial system.