The issue of felon disenfranchisement has grown considerably over the past two decades. The following thesis places (criminal) disenfranchisement in the US, and those affected, firmly in the sphere of political economic studies. That is, this work takes the issue of felon disenfranchisement in...

The financial crisis of 2007-9 revealed serious failings in the regulation of financial institutions and markets, and prompted a fundamental reconsideration of the design of financial regulation. As the financial system has become ever-more complex and interconnected, the pace of evolution...

A tale of two crises -- Making sense of regulatory change -- Competing approaches to institutional design -- Costs, benefits, and battles over the regulatory state -- Polarization, gridlock, and regulatory drift -- Environmental protection and the persistence of partnerships -- Workplace safety...

A Guide Through the Wilderness -- What is a Healthcare System? -- Population Health -- Goals of Healthcare -- The 800-Pound Gorilla : Rising Healthcare Costs -- Managing Quality : Another 800-Pound Gorilla? -- Healthcare Providers -- The Medical Profession -- Primary Care : Physicians, Nurses,...