All articles from Law and Political Economy

Weekly Roundup: Feb 13

Vincent Joralemon on the flawed legal architecture behind drug pricing, Eamon Coburn on the anti-worker character of "no taxes on overtime," and Emmanuel Mauleón on the gradual erosion of law precedin

Whistling at the Edge of Law

The whistle is sounding in Minneapolis. The question before the legal profession is whether we will hear it, amplify it, and act accordingly, or instead insist that the ground eroding beneath our feet

What is the Point of Overtime Laws?

When Congress eliminated taxes on overtime last summer, it framed the move as a win for workers. However, by encouraging people to spend more time on the job, the policy runs directly counter to the o

Martin Shkreli Had a Point

A decade ago, Martin Shkreli became the most hated man in America by raising the price of Daraprim – an antiparasitic essential for immunocompromised patients – from $17.50 to $750 per pill. Though Sh

Weekly Roundup: Feb 6

Patrick Driessen on Big Pharma's exit strategy, and Serena Mayeri on her recent history of marital privilege. Plus, Jake Grumbach and Adam Bonica on the scourge of moderation, JS Tan and Kathleen Thel

Writing a History of Marital Privilege in an Age of Retrenchment

As the government seeks to erase the past injustices and achievements of marginalized groups, it is worth recalling how those gains were made. Parents, partners, students, and lawyers pursued a more j