Regulations

Regulations

Commentary

The Great Regulation Charade

September 20, 2011

A new study finds that the big problem faced by businesses today is economic uncertainty, not regulatory uncertainty. Business owners may not like new rules (who does?), but their real problem is a lack of customers.

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Economic Policy Institute

Business economists differ from House orthodoxy on regulation, uncertainty, and tax hikes

September 06, 2011

The nation’s business economists overwhelmingly think the current regulatory environment is good for the economy, dismiss the possibility that government-caused uncertainty is a major factor holding the economy back, and believe deficit-reduction should include tax hikes.

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Claims of EPA "train wreck" derailed

Claims of EPA "Train Wreck" Derailed

August 26, 2011

Edison Electric Institute (EEI) concluded that the looming Environmental Protection Agency rules for power plants will create an economic “train wreck.” Not surprisingly, this prophecy of doom and gloom has been found to be completely overblown.

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Cry Wolf Quotes

Government regulatory activities frequently result in much overlapping and duplication of effort, contradictory requirements, and an increasing drag on productive economic activities.

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Chamber of Commerce Statement on Federal Regulatory Reform
02/26/1976 | Full Details | Law(s): General: Regulation

In many cases, the net effect of government regulations is a burden on consumers, taxpayers, and business which is much greater than the benefits.

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Chamber of Commerce Statement on Federal Regulatory Reform
02/26/1976 | Full Details | Law(s): General: Regulation
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