Professor Thom Lambert wrote a guest column, “The FCC should abandon Title II and return to antitrust,” for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He argues that by repealing the rule that created net neutrality, internet service providers could become more innovative and it would incentivize them to expand broadband access in rural…
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Professor Lambert Advises State and Federal Policymakers on Regulation
Professor Thom Lambert recently addressed policymakers at both the state and federal levels on principles for sound regulation. On October 26, Professor Lambert spoke to the general counsels and various staff members of Missouri regulatory agencies. He discussed his recent book, How to Regulate: A Guide for Policymakers and offered advice on streamlining state regulations as part of regulatory reform efforts…
Professor Lambert Presents to Northwestern Law Faculty
Professor Thom Lambert recently served as the featured speaker for the faculty colloquium at Northwestern University’s Pritzker School of Law. The subject of the colloquium was his recently published book, How to Regulate: A Guide for Policymakers. The book, which examines the tradeoffs policymakers must confront in addressing market failures, sets forth a practical approach to regulating so as to…
Professor Lambert Addresses Federalist Society at Vanderbilt Law School
Professor Thom Lambert recently addressed the Federalist Society at Vanderbilt Law School. The subject of the talk was his new book, How to Regulate: A Guide for Policymakers. He presented a general overview of the book, which prescribes principles for optimal regulation, and then applied the book’s recommended approach to a specific market failure, information asymmetry. Professor Kevin Stack of Vanderbilt Law School…
Cambridge University Press Publishes Professor Lambert’s Book, How to Regulate: A Guide for Policymakers
Cambridge University Press recently published Professor Thom Lambert’s book, How to Regulate: A Guide for Policymakers. The book sets forth a plan for addressing two unfortunate facts: that markets sometimes fail, and so do government efforts to correct market failures. In light of that unhappy situation, Professor Lambert encourages policymakers to think like physicians. In addressing adverse symptoms, they should…
Professor Lambert Named 2017 Kemper Fellow
Professor Thom Lambert was presented with a William T. Kemper Fellowship for Excellence in Teaching today, in a surprise announcement during his Business Organizations class. The fellowship was presented by MU Interim Chancellor Hank Foley and Commerce Bank Chairman and CEO Teresa Maledy, who were joined by Interim Dean Ken Dean. The fellowship, which includes a $10,000 stipend, is awarded…