regulations | Fast Company

Putting Economics On The Side Of The Environment

BY Michael LivermoreWed Dec 14, 2011

A group of government economists runs costs benefit analyses of government regulation to see if the expense for business is worth the savings for the rest of the world. It's reviled by environmentalists and businesses, but both should ... READ»

FLIGHT 253 | Comment

TSA's New Flight Restrictions: Welcome to the 20th Century

BY Kit EatonMon Dec 28, 2009

By now you'll know all about the Christmas Flight 253 bomb attempt, and the draconian restrictions in place for in-bound U.S. flights. But do the TSA's emergency regulations make sense, or are they dumbly throwing us back into a ...READ»

NET NEUTRALITY | Comment

The Powers or the People: GOP Rep. Tries to Delay FCC Vote on Who Owns the Web

BY Clay DillowWed Oct 21, 2009

With an FCC vote on net neutrality rules looming on Thursday, it would be a shame if partisan politics didn't come into play. But who will stand up to declare regulations barring Internet service providers from picking and choosing ...READ»

FINANCE INVESTING | Comment

Should We Reinstate Glass-Steagall?

BY Marvin ClarkTue Oct 13, 2009

Under the Glass-Steagall Act, when enacted in 1933, regulators protected bank depositors from stock market speculation and other investment banking activities. Over time, we also generated enough wealth to end the Great Depression, create the largest middle-class any nation has experienced in history. We were able profitably expanded the aviation, automobile, and pharmaceutical industries.READ»

FCC | Comment

FCC to Probe Wireless Industry, Putting Carriers and Device Makers in Hot Seat

BY Clay DillowFri Aug 28, 2009

Months of grumbling by consumer and trade groups and whispers of a possible FCC probe have culminated in exactly that, as the Federal Communications Commission voted yesterday to launch a broad investigation into the wireless ...READ»

MILAN 2009 | Comment

Milan 2009: Ingo Maure on Light Bulbs

BY Milan Photo BrigadeWed Apr 22, 2009

Light artist Ingo Maurer at his display mocking excessive light bulb regulations: "How to protect yourself from stupid rules. Use a Euro condom." He has a condom covering a light bulb.READ»