Which of Trump’s Regulatory Reforms Are Likely to Last?
In its novel effort to bring independent agency regulations under White House oversight, the Trump Administration may have found a lasting legacy.
The Costs of Voter ID Requirements
Research shows that requiring voter IDs imposes substantial costs, especially on disadvantaged groups.
Deregulatory Realities and Illusions
President Trump’s claims that deregulation has greatly helped the economy are exaggerated.
Improving the Efficiency of the Paperwork Reduction Act
ACUS collaborated with agency officials to identify inefficiencies in the PRA approval process.
The Pitfalls of Consistent Cost-Benefit Analyses
A one-size-fits-all approach to cost-benefit analysis won’t necessarily ensure better policy.
A Recipe for Improving Regulatory Analysis
President Trump’s first year in office prompts four steps for reform.
How the Clean Power Plan’s Repeal Undermines Regulatory Analysis
The Trump Administration’s purported economic justification weakens the credibility of cost-benefit analysis.
Voter Data Request Is Illegal, Not Just Controversial
The Trump Administration’s information request violates a longstanding federal law.
Will Congressional Review Act Repeals Change Agency Behavior?
The Trump Administration’s embrace of a seldom-used law may undermine future regulatory efforts.
Improving Benefit-Cost Analysis by Making It Simpler
Earlier and less burdensome regulatory impact analyses would lead to more transparent, better regulatory decisions.
Better Policy Analysis Makes for a Better World
Combining better analysis with more meaningful participation will improve policy decisions.
Report Shines Light on Regulatory Burdens on University Research
Recommendations in National Academy of Sciences report may lead to smarter regulation of research.