The Economic Impact of Uncertainty About US Regulations of the Energy Sector
An increase in regulatory uncertainty in the energy sector reduces oil production and has certain negative effects on economic outcomes
Journal Articles & Working Papers
These documents are the apex of the Center's academic research. Our working papers are authored with the intention of publishing them in peer-reviewed journals at a later date, and our journal articles are setting the standard in their academic disciplines.
Lessons from the Past for Regulating AI
What can be learned about Artificial Intelligence by looking at regulation of past novel technologies?
Understanding the Demand-Side of an Illegal Market: Prohibition of Menthol Cigarettes
Working paper considers unintended consequences of the FDA's proposed ban on menthol cigarettes.
Is Communications-Company Ownership of Video Content a Threat to Competition?
Evidence from the financial markets that carrier integration into video production has not redounded to the benefit of these companies’ stockholders
What’s Your Problem? Building an Evidence-Based System of Regulatory Analysis from the Bottom-Up
If regulatory intervention is truly necessary, must it occur at the federal, as opposed to the state or local, level?
The Durability of Governance Reform: A Two-Wave Audit of Notice and Comment Policymaking in China
Audits of the notice and comment rulemaking process in China show that as reforms are implemented, they can be sustained over time.
Beyond Republicans and the Disapproval of Regulations
Contrary to conventional wisdom, the Congressional Review Act has been used by both U.S. political parties to nullify regulations
Building on a survey of agency rulemaking contacts and interviews, this empirical study provides a comprehensive account of contractors’ roles in rulemaking.
Transparency, Participation, and Responsiveness in Hong Kong Consultative Policymaking
Examining the notice and comment practice in Hong Kong, analyzing hundreds of consultations conducted over a 25-year period
Contractors fulfill many more functions in the rulemaking process than is commonly understood, with important implications for legality and public interest.