Analysis

Semiannual government report speaks to timely debate over federal regulations.

Despite some Republican candidate promises, reinstating a ban on gays in the military would be hard to do.

Letter from OIRA Administrator Sunstein emphasizes President’s role.

Researchers find that posting calories in restaurants decreases calories per purchase.

EPA’s Science Advisory Board offers recommendations to improve cost-benefit analysis.

Legality of EU environmental regulation challenged under international law.

Increased reliance on indicators can mask an institution’s non-quantifiable policies, Galit A. Sarfaty argues.

A rare strain of E. coli raises tensions and questions over the EU response.

Regulatory agencies change monetary values used when analyzing life-saving regulations.

Private international organizations increasingly set the rules for business activity around the world, but domestic institutions still matter even in setting global rules.

Report finds consumer harm in rise of pay-for-delay agreements.

Defining open government and conceptualizing its success are key first steps in developing a transparency research agenda.