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Better Government Starts Close to Home

Better Government Starts Close to Home

Scholars argue that the causes of America’s governance crisis lie with state and local governments.

Protecting U.S. Research From Foreign Influence

Protecting U.S. Research From Foreign Influence

Researchers and institutions seeking federal funding must comply with bipartisan security requirements.

A Closer Look at U.S. Electricity Rate Trends

A Closer Look at U.S. Electricity Rate Trends

Local conditions and state decisions are driving the increase in average national electricity rates.

The Right to Eat in Prison

The Right to Eat in Prison

Scholars discuss how food quality and access shape the lived experience of incarceration.

Regulate Smarter, Not Harder

Regulate Smarter, Not Harder

A recent OECD symposium emphasized the need to balance regulatory protection with burden reduction and simplification.

A Postcard From Abroad on Regulatory Simplification

A Postcard From Abroad on Regulatory Simplification

More work is needed to simplify regulations while preserving their benefits.

Fixing the Nuts-and-Bolts of the Economy

Fixing the Nuts-and-Bolts of the Economy

Process reforms can improve the administration of India’s voluntary company liquidation pathways.

Regulatory Simplification as a Strategic Priority

Regulatory Simplification as a Strategic Priority

Italy’s government recognizes regulatory simplification as a strategic priority.

Regulating to Build Better

Regulating to Build Better

Cutting red tape alone will not solve the housing affordability crisis.

Regulatory Simplification Around the Globe

Regulatory Simplification Around the Globe

Scholars and practitioners from around the world explore regulatory simplification and how best to ease regulatory burdens.

The Evolution of Environmental Regulation

The Evolution of Environmental Regulation

Lisa Heinzerling discusses recent developments in environmental law and regulation.

Justifying the Cost of Voluntary Benefits

Justifying the Cost of Voluntary Benefits

Scholars explore regulation of employer-sponsored health care benefits.