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October 10, 2024

RealEcon
National Security Regulation and the Decline of Cost-Benefit Analysis

Laws meant to insulate domestic companies from foreign transactions are often implemented with little regard to the ensuing domestic costs.  Those costs could undermine the national security goals of…

A general view of the U.S. Treasury building in Washington, U.S. January 19, 2023.

August 1, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Deepfake of Kamala Harris Reups Questions on Tech’s Self-Regulation

The use of deepfakes in the presidential campaign makes clear the risks of continuing to allow technology companies to self-regulate.

Elon Musk's account on X is seen displayed on a laptop screen next to Kamala Harris' account on X displayed on a phone screen in this illustration photo taken in Poland on July 24, 2024.

January 27, 2025

Health
What Is the FDA’s Role in Public Health?

The U.S. health agency regulates the country’s foods and drugs, among other products. With the FDA’s role in drug development and nutrition policy and its COVID-19 pandemic response driving controver…

An FDA worker tests a medical device using a water bath.

May 13, 2025

El Salvador
The IMF Is Bailing Out El Salvador. It Shouldn’t Be So Lenient on Cryptocurrency.

El Salvador’s bitcoin project risks the country’s economy and the IMF’s credibility.

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele speaks during a ceremony to lay the first stone of Chivo Vet, a veterinary hospital financed with the gains El Salvador has obtained from its bitcoin operations, in Antiguo Cuscatlan, El Salvador November 1, 2021.

April 10, 2025

China
Can Trump’s Shipbuilding Order Compete With Chinese Investment?

The administration’s executive order lays out an ambitious process while stretching the power of existing law. Without significant resource support from Congress, it may do little to improve U.S. mar…

The autonomous ship "Sea Hunter", developed by DARPA , docked after its christening ceremony in Portland, Oregon, April 7, 2016. REUTERS/Steve Dipaola

July 29, 2009

Financial Markets
Regulation of Retirement Saving

Overview Retirement saving is undergoing a fundamental change as employers shift from defined benefit pension plans to defined contribution plans, such as 401(k) accounts. Defined contribution pla…

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February 22, 2010

Corporate Governance
Regulation of Executive Compensation in Financial Services

Overview Many people argue that inappropriate compensation policies in financial companies contributed to the global financial crisis. Some say the overall level of pay was too high. Others critic…

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January 11, 2024

Taiwan
Taiwan’s Pivotal Elections, Apple Battles Regulations, Davos Addresses World Risks, and More

Taiwan holds its presidential and legislative elections, which have major geopolitical consequences for both the United States and China; tech giant Apple deals with patent infringement allegations w…

Podcast Supporters of Hou Yu-ih, a candidate for Taiwan's presidency from the main opposition party Kuomintang (KMT) wave Taiwanese flags at a campaign event in New Taipei City, Taiwan on January 3, 2024.