Brookings Regulatory Policy

IRS Staffing Losses Impact Taxpayer Services and Enforcement

A Brookings Institute article highlights significant staffing losses and leadership instability at the IRS, leading to reduced taxpayer services and enforcement efforts. The commentary also raises concerns about the agency's nonpartisan status and potential for "anticipatory compliance" due to political targeting fears.

AI Companies Competing with App Developers: Conflict of Interest Concerns

Brookings Regulatory Policy commentary highlights the emerging conflict of interest as major AI companies begin to compete with their own AI app developer customers. The article suggests U.S. antitrust laws may not adequately address these anticompetitive dangers, potentially hindering innovation.

Public Natural Catastrophe Reinsurance: International Approaches

This article from Brookings analyzes international approaches to public natural catastrophe reinsurance. It examines how other countries structure their programs to mitigate financial risks associated with natural disasters, offering insights for potential policy considerations.

Housing Affordability Problem Explained for Sound Policy

The Brookings Institution has published a report by Joe Gyourko explaining the growing housing affordability problem and providing insights for sound policy development. The report, dated March 18, 2026, offers a primer on the issue.

Rising Electric Rates and Data Center Impact on 2026 Midterms

Brookings analysis discusses how rising electricity rates, partly driven by data center expansion, are becoming a key issue in the 2026 US midterm elections. Candidates are leveraging a 'techlash' to propose new taxes and tariffs on data centers in response to voter concerns about energy costs.