Appreciating the Politics Inside Benefit-Cost Analysis
Empirical research reveals stronger benefit-cost analysis during less political rulemakings.
Regulatory Reform in Congress: Part I
As House members return from vacation, they face a series of regulatory reform bills.
Regulatory Opinion: Year in Review
The REINS Act, the ozone standard, regulatory reform, cost-benefit analysis, the Affordable Care Act, and Dodd-Frank, and more … as discussed in our top opinion posts from 2011.
CPR Report on OIRA’s Meetings Ignores Their Context
Increased regulatory action under Obama means that OIRA has more regulations to review.
Centralized Review Politicizes Protection of Public Health, Worker Safety, and the Environment
New report shows regulatory playing field tilting far to the right.
Bipartisan Bill Would Add Procedural Hurdles to Agency Rulemaking
Bill places special emphasis on rules with a high impact on the economy.
What Can We Learn From the Unified Regulatory Agenda?
Semiannual government report speaks to timely debate over federal regulations.
White House Actions on Regulatory Reform Do Not Match Its Rhetoric
The Obama Administration has only insignificantly lightened regulatory burdens.
The Ozone Standard as Presidential Policy: Some Concerns
Obama’s short-term decision dangerously contradicts long-term legislative policy.
Obama’s Ozone Decision Shows Clearly Who’s in Charge
Letter from OIRA Administrator Sunstein emphasizes President’s role.
Obama Asks EPA to Delay Ozone Standards
Concerns over economy clash with more stringent air pollution standards.
ACUS Committee Discusses Online Access to Rulemaking
Committee investigates how to improve public access via the Internet.