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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.

December 20, 2024

Foreign Policy
Foreign Policy Priorities for the Next President: A Business Perspective

On December 6, 2024, the Council on Foreign Relations hosted business leaders who are members of the Council’s CEO Leadership Circle for a one-hour virtual roundtable on the Foreign Policy Priorities…

January 13, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
What to Know About the New U.S. AI Diffusion Policy and Export Controls

The Biden administration released new export controls on Monday, January 13, placing restrictions on advanced AI chips, cloud access, and model weights. The measures’ implementation will rely on the …

The US and PRC flags in front of a semiconductor chip.

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.

January 9, 2025

Climate Change
The L.A. Fires Show the Need for Climate Realism

The wildfires scorching the region around Los Angeles are likely to be the most expensive in history. But, future climate change-related disasters will certainly top them in cost. Here are some steps…

Palisades Fire burns during a windstorm on the west side of Los Angeles.

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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