Publications -- Regulations

Dec 01, 1990

ST #155 – Federal Deposit Insurance: The Case for Radical Reform

The crisis of deposit insurance is not new. Throughout our history, state governments have made many attempts to operate deposit insurance systems.

Jul 30, 1990

BG #104 – How to Stimulate Economic Growth and Reduce the Deficit at the Same Time

President Bush and congressional leaders have agreed that any new budget package must contain incentives for investment and capital formation.  The overriding reason for the budget summit is to reduce the federal deficit, however.  This backgrounder addresses ways of achieving both goals.

Mar 01, 1989

ST #137 – Making the World Less Safe: The Unhealthy Trend in Health, Safety, and Environmental Regulations

Because of fear and panic over the possibility that people are being exposed to cancer-causing chemicals, politicians at the state and federal level are enacting unwise laws and regulations. All too often, these laws eliminate a highly visible risk while at the same time increasing our exposure to less visible but more dangerous risks. As a result, legislation passed in the name of "safety" is making us less safe.

Sep 01, 1987

ST #129 – Legal Barriers to Home-Based Work

The activities of women in the labor market reveal two crotradictory trends. On the one hand, women are better educated and have more job skills and training than ever before. On the other hand, a substantial number of women are leaving executive suites and returning to have children and care for their families.

Jul 01, 1984

ST #112 – Legislating Black Unemployment

The federal minimum wage law is having a devasting effect upon black Americans, particularly on black teenagers.