Factoring Equity into Benefit-Cost Analysis
Distributional weighting shows how benefit-cost analysis can be improved.
Regulatory Review, Biden Style
Agency experts—not OIRA—must take the lead in regulatory decision-making under the Biden Administration.
The Other CARES Act Funding Accountability Story
Agencies must ensure proper use of funds, but complex compliance rules may stunt noble policy goals.
Regulation of AI Should Reflect Current Experience
Federal guidance on artificial intelligence needs additions to ensure the U.S. has a seat at the international table.
Did a Federal Ethics Loophole Worsen the Vaping Crisis?
Congress should adopt stronger restrictions on former federal officials’ ability to lobby their old employers.
Hurdles in Building Public-Private Partnerships
Guidance from ACUS could help agencies navigate partnerships with the private sector.
Which of Trump’s Regulatory Reforms Are Likely to Last?
In its novel effort to bring independent agency regulations under White House oversight, the Trump Administration may have found a lasting legacy.
Enduring Principles of Sound Regulatory Analysis
The economic foundations of Executive Order 12,866 underscore its continued importance in regulatory review.
Restoring Science and Economics to EPA’s Benefit Calculation
EPA’s proposed transparency rules would make the agency’s analyses more scientifically rigorous.
Responding to Anti-Regulatory Tropes
Marchand’s argument questions key regulatory processes and ignores the net benefits of regulation.
Regulatory Process in Dire Need of Reform
EPA exemplifies how agency rulemaking pushes the boundaries of lawful policymaking.
Regulating Cost-Benefit Analysis
EPA’s advance notice raises fundamental questions about how the agency should weigh costs and benefits.