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Regulatory Studies Program

 

The Regulatory Studies Program of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University works within the university setting to improve the state of knowledge and debate about regulations and their impact on society through peer reviewed research, ultimately improving how government works in the regulatory arena.

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Publications

The Influence of Regulatory Economists in Federal Health and Safety Agencies

Working Papers
Richard Williams
July 3, 2008

This working paper by Richard Williams, Mercatus Center Managing Director of the Regulatory Studies Program and the Government Accountability Project investigates the influence that federal economists have on regulations in health, safety and environmental regulations.

Public Interest Comment on Average Fuel Economy Standards, Passenger Cars and Light Trucks; Model Years 2011–20151

Public Interest Comments
Patrick McLaughlin
July 3, 2008

This comment to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is a response to the agency's proposal to modify the corporate average fuel economy standards for passenger cars and light trucks in model years 2011-2015.

Texas-Sized Savings From High Cost Universal Service Reform

Mercatus On Policy
Jerry Ellig
July 1, 2008

Mercatus Senior Research Fellow Jerry Ellig examines the high cost programs of the Texas Universal Service Fund.

Universal Service Reform: Start With Accountability

Mercatus On Policy
Jerry Ellig
July 1, 2008

Mercatus Senior Research Fellow Jerry Ellig examines universal service reform and accountability.

Public Interest Comment - Implementing a Broadband Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band

Public Interest Comments
Jerry Brito
June 23, 2008

This comment to the Federal Communications Commission is a response to the commission's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on public safety communications interoperability.

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Recent Events

Access Academia: Out of the Ivory Tower and onto the Hill

Start: January 24, 2007 11:30 AM

The Mercatus Center hosted an exclusive series of welcome events for the staff of the 110^th Congress.

The Crisis in Public Safety Communications

Start: December 8, 2006 08:00 AM

This symposium brings together prominent scholars, policymakers, and industry officials to discuss solutions to the deadly serious interoperability problems facing emergency personnel across the country.

Anticompetitive Barriers to E-Commerce: A Symposium

Start: May 24, 2006 08:00 AM

Mercatus Center at George Mason University, in collaboration with the George Mason University School of Law, is holding a day-long symposium to allow prominent legal and economic scholars to present papers on current issues in E-Commerce.

For more information about this program, contact:
Christopher Hixon
703-993-4930
chixon@gmu.edu