Regulatory Efficiency

Does Government Really “Fail” That Often?

Does Government Really “Fail” That Often?

Peter Schuck’s new book should be lauded for its breadth, but questioned for its tone of desperation.

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.

An SEC Commissioner Highlights Global Challenges to U.S. Financial Markets

An SEC Commissioner Highlights Global Challenges to U.S. Financial Markets

Speech by U.S. regulator highlights complex issues facing U.S. capital markets.

Why We Need to Measure Regulation

Why We Need to Measure Regulation

Answering key questions about regulation requires better data.

Improving Regulatory Agenda-Setting

Improving Regulatory Agenda-Setting

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

Predicting Regulatory Delay

Predicting Regulatory Delay

New model aims to predict how long it takes rules to be published after they clear OIRA review.

Regulate the Sharing Economy Parent Companies, Not Individual Providers

Regulate the Sharing Economy Parent Companies, Not Individual Providers

Company-focused regulation is better for regulators, consumers, and companies themselves.

Firms in Sharing Economy Should be Regulated Under a Modified Framework

Firms in Sharing Economy Should be Regulated Under a Modified Framework

Regulating Uber and Airbnb like their mainstream predecessors could be good for the sharing economy.