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This book is based on an analysis of fifteen major U.S. and three international transparency policies. The cases that appear in this section of the website provide a summary of the legislative history, purpose, provisions, politics, and dynamics of each of these policies. We have categorized U.S. cases by two broad policy objectives: reducing risks to the public and improving the quality and fairness of critical services. In addition, we have included three international policies.

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TRANSPARENCY POLICIES

REDUCING RISKS TO THE PUBLIC

1. Disclosing Corporate Finances to Reduce Risks to Investors

2. Disclosing Chemical Hazards to Reduce Workplace Health and Safety Risks

3. Disclosing Toxic Releases to Reduce Pollution

4. Disclosing Nutritional Information to Reduce Disease

5. Disclosing Medical Mistakes to reduce Deaths and Injuries

6. Disclosing Sex Offenders’ Residences to Improve Public Safety

7. Disclosing Contaminants to Improve Water Drinking Safety

8. Disclosing Restaurant Hygiene to Protect Public Health

9. Disclosing Rollover Propensities to Improve Auto Safety

10. Disclosing Terrorism Threats to Improve Public Safety

IMPROVING THE QUALITY AND FAIRNESS OF CRITICAL SERVICES

11. Disclosing Union Finances to Minimize Corruption

12. Disclosing Campaign Contributions to Reduce Corruption

13. Disclosing Lending Practices to Reduce Discrimination

14. Disclosing Plant Closings and Layoffs to Reduce Community Disruptions

15. Disclosing School Performance to Improve Public Education

TARGETED TRANSPARENCY IN THE INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT

16. Harmonizing Disclosure of Corporate Finances to Reduce Risks

17. Disclosing International Infectious Disease Outbreaks to Protect Public Health

18. Labeling Genetically Modified Foods to Protect Health and the Environment

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