In industries where government oversight is extensive—such as financial services, pharmaceuticals, freight rail and insurance—the idea of industry self-regulation may seem unnecessary or redundant.

Industry self-regulation, a form of “soft law,” has long been a key element in the governance of the U.S. economy, offering businesses a vehicle to establish and enforce standards that enhance ...

“Almost nonexistent” is how one educator describes current students’ self-regulation skills. It is a sentiment that is apparently shared by many others. Self-regulation, or the ability to understand ...

Nearly half of teenagers report being online nearly constantly, according to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center. And “screen-time” is pervasive among younger children, surveys show. There’s no ...