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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
