From the Cover
CON Job
State “certificate of necessity” laws protect firms, not consumers.
Would the REINS Act Rein In Federal Regulation?
Congress makes another effort to regain control of regulation.
Optimal Weight
Are government goals for reducing weight sensible?
Features
The USDA’s Anti-Science Activism
Politics are hijacking the regulatory process.
Everything Old Is New Again
Rule 201’s restrictions on short selling will do little to avoid future crises.
Will There Be Whistleblowers?
Despite offers of substantial reward, the use of federal whistleblower programs is not high.
