Regulation Regulating Outer Space: Of Gaps, Overlaps, and Stovepipes This paper looks at our regulatory structure, who regulates outer space, and with what authority. Are there gaps that need to be filled?
Environmental Stewardship Downwind and Out: The Strategic Dispersion of Power Plants and Their Pollution This paper examines if coal power plant owners choose locations that reduce their potential exposure to clean air monitoring and regulations.
Technology and Innovation “Bringing Dark Patterns to Light” FTC Workshop Public Comment Dark patterns are essentially modern versions of practices already prohibited by long-standing laws against deception, fraud, and unfairness.
Technology and Innovation Broadband Speeds in Fibered Markets: An Empirical Analysis This paper explores the impact of fiber buildouts on competition and service quality of non-fiber incumbent providers (cable and aDSL).
Regulation Transfer of Very Low-Level Waste to Exempt Persons for Disposal Public comment on proposed rule for consistent disposal of Very Low-Level Radioactive Waste (VLLW) to safeguard public interest.
Federal Policy Industry Compliance Costs Under the Renewable Fuel Standard: Evidence from Compliance Credits In this paper, the authors test whether smaller refiners are actually hurt by the RFS. Learn more about the research here.
Environmental Stewardship Innovations and Decentralized Energy Markets Regulators should support innovative changes to promote electricity production and consumption, driving ongoing innovation for consumers.
Federal Policy Sources of Consumer Inertia in the Individual Health Insurance Market This paper examines the causes of inertia in health insurance by examining Covered California, the largest U.S. health insurance Marketplace.
Regulation The Resilience Approach to Cybersecurity Policy in the Internet of Things Ecosystem This research explores how to address cybersecurity issues without stifling innovation in the growing network of interconnected devices.
Regulation A New Role for the FDA in Medical Device Regulation This policy paper examines the role of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in regulating emerging nutrition technologies.
Environmental Stewardship What Is the Relationship between Renewable Portfolio Standards and Electricity Prices? This research examines the effects of renewable portfolio standards (RPS) on electricity prices. Learn more about the research here.
Federal Policy Consumer Protection, Ticket Bots, and the Better Online Ticket Sales (BOTS) Act The use of bots in the online ticket reselling space helps get tickets to those who value them most. See the public interest comment here.