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Could Judges Solve Climate Problems?

Could Judges Solve Climate Problems?

A Penn panel discussion sparked a lively debate about whether courts should shape environmental policy.

A Message of Hope and Caution for Global Climate Negotiations

A Message of Hope and Caution for Global Climate Negotiations

Australian senator speaks at Penn Law on creating an international climate agreement.

Volcker Alliance Presents Reform Priorities

Volcker Alliance Presents Reform Priorities

At Penn panel discussion, former Fed chair’s group urges further financial regulatory reform.

Regulatory Excellence as “People Excellence”

Regulatory Excellence as “People Excellence”

Regulators must master the human side of regulation to achieve excellence.

The Regulatory Excellence Molecule

The Regulatory Excellence Molecule

Professor Cary Coglianese identifies the key elements of regulatory excellence.

Penn Program on Regulation Issues Final Report of Best–in-Class Regulator Initiative

Penn Program on Regulation Issues Final Report of Best–in-Class Regulator Initiative

Report commissioned by Alberta Energy Regulator defines regulatory excellence.

Coglianese and PPR Receive Award for New Work on Codes and Standards

Coglianese and PPR Receive Award for New Work on Codes and Standards

National Institute of Standards and Technology awards $160,000 to study codes and standards in public policy and legal education.

NYC Bill Would Have Kids Trade Calories for Toys

NYC Bill Would Have Kids Trade Calories for Toys

New research finds that kids would consume fewer calories under proposed fast-food standards.

Restoring Civil Servants to their Proper Role

Restoring Civil Servants to their Proper Role

Reform the civil service system to ensure good people fulfill government’s vital roles.

Policymaking by (Bad) Anecdote

Policymaking by (Bad) Anecdote

To improve government’s performance, look at what it gets right.

Save the Bureaucrats…from the Politicians

Save the Bureaucrats…from the Politicians

Keep the bureaucrats, cut back on the private contractor bureaucracy.

Save the Bureaucrats

Save the Bureaucrats

Responsible governance requires a top-notch government workforce.