Rules, Regulations, and Social Benefits (UPDATED)
July 22, 2022
While regulations can impose costs on companies and can be excessive, there are also circumstances under which regulations provide broader societal benefits.
Governance
July 22, 2022
While regulations can impose costs on companies and can be excessive, there are also circumstances under which regulations provide broader societal benefits.
October 9, 2018
Reducing the restrictions that scope-of-practice rules place on advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants could likely benefit the public.
October 19, 2017
The Jones Act was temporarily lifted to aid hurricane relief in Puerto Rico. Beyond crises, the Act imposes ongoing costs for Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.
April 20, 2017
It might be possible to reduce consumer prices and increase labor market efficiency by pruning unnecessary licensing.
March 14, 2017
Regulations are not universally good or bad—they’re tools and their impact can be beneficial or deleterious depending on how they are used.