Bureaucratic Breakdown
James Q. Wilson’s Bureaucracy provides insight into the performance of government in complex bureaucracies.
Where Have All the Wilsons Gone?
The best chances for the continuation of Jim’s tradition exist among public administration and public policy scholars more than among political scientists.
What Happens in Real Bureaucracies
Wilson’s Bureaucracy course at Harvard was the beginning of a lifelong professional relationship.
Week in Review
CFTC alters definitions, EPA revises green house gas rules, FDA proposes medical device tracking, and more.
Senate Bills Aim to Help Graduates in STEM Fields Get Green Cards
Supporters of Senate Bills on STEM say US needs skilled immigrants.
Justice Department Attempts to Close Prisons’ Revolving Door
The Department of Justice hopes to reduce crime by easing the path to reentry.
Justice Roberts’s Opinion on Health Care Reform
We excerpt key portions of Chief Justice Roberts’s opinion.
PPR Hosts Washington Workshop on Economic Impacts of Regulation
Roundtable in Washington D.C. focuses on analyzing regulatory impacts on employment.
Week in Review
Supreme Court upholds the Affordable Care Act, SEC will miss JOBS Act deadline, EPA tailoring rule upheld, and more.
The First Step: Let’s Kill All the Regulations
Romney’s strongest reform proposals would dramatically change regulation in the U.S.
Strong Politics, Weak Prospects
Romney’s plan is a promising political statement, but its practical suggestions fall short.