Measuring Energy Efficiency: Accounting for the Hidden Costs of Product Failure
DOE sets energy efficiency standards for a wide variety of consumer appliances to achieve a “significant conservation of energy.” Advocates for these standards claim that households have realized substantial cost savings with the existing standards. There is a substantial literature—although no consensus—on the effects of energy efficiency regulation, however.
Transparency and Public Commenting Under EO 13771
Hearing features agency best practices for paring back rules
Enduring Principles of Sound Regulatory Analysis
The economic foundations of Executive Order 12866 underscore its continued importance in regulatory review.
Now Available: A Concise Explanation of the FCC’s Economic Analysis on Net Neutrality
Many people have sought a clear and concise explanation of the economic thinking behind the Restoring Internet Freedom order.
FCC Clears Last Hurdles to Creation of Economics Office
The Federal Communications Commission announced that it has received “all necessary approvals” to reorganize economists into a single office.
NTIA's Approach to Consumer Privacy
NTIA is requesting public comments on its proposed approach to guide federal policymaking related to consumer privacy.
