Summary
A recent report discusses three areas affected by red tape: the challenges facing professional gamblers, potential increases in business spending on research and development, and difficulties in unsubscribing from services. A court has stopped a rule from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that aimed to make unsubscribing easier.
Key Facts
- Professional gamblers in the U.S. are concerned about future obstacles due to government rules and procedures, often called red tape.
- Businesses may invest more in research and development (R&D), which involves creating new products or improving existing ones.
- The FTC introduced a 'click to cancel' rule meant to simplify the process of unsubscribing from services.
- A court has blocked this 'click to cancel' rule from being implemented.
- The discussion includes related topics such as sports gambling expansion and the difficulties faced by day traders.
- The report is part of a series called "Indicators of the Week" presented by NPR’s Planet Money.