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Report

The firm and the FDA: McKinsey and Company’s conflicts of interest at the heart of the opioid epidemic


The Committee’s investigation has uncovered significant, years-long conflicts of interest at McKinsey, resulting from its work for the federal government at the same time it was advising opioid manufacturers, including providing advice on how to influence the regulatory decisions of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), another McKinsey client.
Working paper

A 50-state review of regulatory procedures


The role of state regulatory agencies is to execute and enforce the statutes passed by state legislatures. Agencies do this by writing and implementing administrative rules that elaborate on unspecified details of requirements found in law. These rules themselves have the force and effect of law. In this paper the authors find great diversity in...
Report

Profits and the pandemic: as shareholder wealth soared, workers were left behind


This report examines the pay practices and financial outcomes at some of America's best-known companies in sectors spanning retail, delivery, fast food, hotels and entertainment. Together, the 22 companies employ more than 7 million frontline workers.
Briefing paper

Navigating emerging technology and evolving threats in the U.S.-Australia alliance


This briefing paper argues that the U.S.-Australia alliance has an important role to play in contributing to both strategic stability and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, but realising this goal will require risk acceptance as part of future policy and strategy.
Briefing paper

Influencing states' policy and practice on the protection of civilians


This briefing note explores the current practice of international humanitarian organisations in seeking to influence states on their policy and practice regarding the protection of civilians in armed conflict. It considers what factors are inhibiting and enabling these organisations’ influence on states, and sets out suggestions for how to increase influence in this regard.
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