Stuart Shapiro

Stuart Shapiro is a professor and associate dean of faculty at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University. From 1998 to 2003, he served as a policy analyst in the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs within the Office of Management and Budget.

Substance or Politics: What Dictates Obama’s Regulatory Agenda?
Opinion | Process | Process | Process Apr 15, 2013

Substance or Politics: What Dictates Obama’s Regulatory Agenda?

Both critics and defenders overstate true role of cost-benefit analysis in rulemaking

Improving How Agencies Collect Information
Opinion | Process | Process | Process Aug 20, 2012

Improving How Agencies Collect Information

My recent ACUS report presents three conclusions to frame proposed improvements.

Appreciating the Politics Inside Benefit-Cost Analysis
Analysis | Process Apr 2, 2012

Appreciating the Politics Inside Benefit-Cost Analysis

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Empirical research reveals stronger benefit-cost analysis during less political rulemakings.

CPR Report on OIRA’s Meetings Ignores Their Context
Opinion | Process | Process | Process Dec 12, 2011

CPR Report on OIRA’s Meetings Ignores Their Context

Increased regulatory action under Obama means that OIRA has more regulations to review.

Getting the Numbers Right
Opinion | Process | Process | Process Oct 24, 2011

Getting the Numbers Right

Judicial review of benefit-cost analysis is no cure-all.

Obama’s Ozone Decision Shows Clearly Who’s in Charge
Analysis | Environment | Environment | Environment | Process Sep 8, 2011

Obama’s Ozone Decision Shows Clearly Who’s in Charge

Letter from OIRA Administrator Sunstein emphasizes President’s role.