Congress

Because It’s Hard

Because It’s Hard

Government fails at times precisely because it is tasked with solving society’s most difficult problems.

If It Doesn’t Work, Maybe Someone Wants It That Way

If It Doesn’t Work, Maybe Someone Wants It That Way

When American government fails, it is typically because an interested group did not want it to succeed.

The Elusive Quest for Government “Success”

The Elusive Quest for Government “Success”

Peter Schuck’s book explains why government fails, raising the question of whether it can ever truly succeed.

Understanding Government Failure

Understanding Government Failure

To create better solutions to today’s problems, policymakers must analyze government’s successes and failures.

Is Government Prone to Fail?

Is Government Prone to Fail?

Peter H. Schuck’s recent book analyzes the effectiveness of federal domestic policies in the United States.

The Problem with Delegation

The Problem with Delegation

Legal scholar argues that delegation poses a threat to the separation of powers.

Finding the Middle Ground in Regulatory Reform

Finding the Middle Ground in Regulatory Reform

Commentator offers ideas for regulatory reform with bipartisan appeal.

Congressional Productivity’s Impact on Regulatory Agendas

Congressional Productivity’s Impact on Regulatory Agendas

Scholar examines how high- and low-productivity in Congress shapes regulators’ ability to implement statutes.

Reining in Federal Regulation

Reining in Federal Regulation

Republican bill seeks to counterbalance perceived regulatory excesses.

Congress Rethinks Policy on Medical Marijuana

Congress Rethinks Policy on Medical Marijuana

Legislation seeks to reduce friction between federal and state policies for medicinal marijuana use.

Can We Finally Fix “Too Big to Fail”?

Can We Finally Fix “Too Big to Fail”?

Recently passed House legislation would amend bankruptcy code for big banks.

Improving Regulatory Agenda-Setting

Improving Regulatory Agenda-Setting

Penn Program on Regulation workshop focuses on key factors shaping regulatory agendas.