Reining in Technocracy to Increase Democratic Legitimacy
Reducing the power of technocrats will strengthen democratic legitimacy and political stability.
Cutting Through the Rhetoric of Cutting Red Tape
Regulatory counting paints a distorted picture of the costs and benefits of regulatory action.
Regulatory Reform Under Reagan and Trump
Reagan-era regulatory reform will help restrict rule rescissions under Executive Order 13,771.
Challenging the Anti-Regulatory Narrative
The Clean Air Act’s success reveals the flaws in the standard critique of the administrative state.
Lucia Turns Out to Be Much Ado About Nothing
The Court’s decision about administrative judges skirts major separation of powers questions.
Voters’ Distrust of Legislators Drives Agency Lawmaking
Does Congress delegate its authority to gain credibility with the public?
Hyping the Cost of Regulation
Regulatory action should be based on accurate estimates of regulatory benefits and costs.
Laying Down the Law on Rule Delays
Recent judicial decisions help clarify the legality of rule freezes after a change in administration.
California Shines a Light on Dark Money
A recently passed state disclosure law will help reveal who pays for political ads.
Partisanship Drives State Agencies’ Resistance to Federal Regulation
Data show that geography and party affiliation predict state agencies’ pushback against federal policies.
Advancing Regulatory Policy to Improve the Lives of the American People
Improving regulatory performance is vital for making Americans better off.
Regulatory Impact Assessment in the Age of Partisan Volatility
Policy oscillation creates serious problems that may require government scrutiny.