We study the welfare effect of product standard agreements based on national treatment and mutual recognition when negative production externalities exist. We find that the welfare implications of both regimes starkly differ from those under consumption externalities, implying that the source of...

A reform movement is underway in antitrust. Citing prior enforcement failures, deviations from the original intent of the antitrust laws, and overall rising levels of sector concentration, some are seeking to fundamentally alter or altogether replace the current consumer welfare standard, which...

This article describes the problems of certification and declaration of parallel imports; proves that the certification of parallel imports is a very negative process for quality standards and from the marketing point of view is nothing but misleading consumers; proves that the logistics of...

Data fuels the algorithms that run the products and systems people use every day, but without appropriate privacy regulations, data breaches can put users at risk. This paper proposes creating a privacy Regulatory Authority Advisory Body that would set privacy standards and ensure compliance...

Remote work has become more common, providing operational flexibility and productivity benefits, but questions remain about whether and how it affects quality. This study investigates the quality effects of remote work in a diagnostic service context in which remote work separates workers from...

The harmonious development of trade and environment is extremely crucial for developing countries that face challenges posed by extensive economic models and environmental pollution as they strive to engage more deeply in the global economy. This article utilizes micro-level data from the...

Regulators and scholars around the world grapple with the question of how to regulate dark patterns: manipulative features of the online interface that induce users to make detrimental decisions. This article is a cautionary note against limiting the discussion on regulating dark patterns to the...