Recent Publications and Resources
Study on APEC’s Non-Binding Principles for Domestic Regulation of the Services Sector
APEC economies are committed to creating a policy and regulatory environment conducive to services markets. The services sector plays a vital role in the world economy, and is a significant driver of economic growth and poverty reduction. However, barriers to ...
PFAS Rolling into Regulation — National Law Review
Nathan experts Brian Henthorn and Christopher Loos explore the 2019 developments in regulations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the United States, for the National Law Review. How will regulatory changes affect the pace of site cleanups and cost ...
Structural Reform Measures to Improve Women’s Access to Labor Markets, Finance and Capital
This report, prepared by Nathan for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Policy Support Unit, examines the process of structural reforms in APEC economies to remove barriers to women’s access to labor markets, finance, and capital. The report highlights the importance ...
APEC Women@Work
Policies and regulations can either serve as barriers to employment opportunities for women or help to ensure that women are able to access the same employment opportunities as men or mitigate obstacles and imbalances. This brief specifically examines how laws ...
Women’s Empowerment and Savings Groups: What Do We Know?
In collaboration with the SEEP Network and FSD Africa, Nathan conducted research to understand the relationship between Savings Groups and Women’s Empowerment, culminating in the development of a learning brief “Women’s Empowerment and Savings Groups: What Do We Know?” and ...
E-Mobility & Rate Design: Life in the Fast Lane
E-mobility, or transportation electrification, is an emerging global force that will play a key role in dealing with climate change. This white paper discusses the e-mobility transformation and describes how rate design can help e-mobility move into and stay in ...
