Learning from the FDA’s Plan B Fiasco
Plan B episode calls for reconsidering the scope of judicial review and the role of politics in rulemaking.
Moving Toward the Evaluation State
By taking three feasible steps, the administration could help build a regulatory culture more supportive of ex post evaluation.
The Anti-Capture Justification for Regulatory Review
Better understanding of OIRA’s role – and its rationale – provides a new agenda for reform.
Dangerous Dust and Deadly Delay: OSHA’s Proposed Silica Rule
Cost-effective workplace safety rule would save 700 lives a year.
Are IRS Revenue Rulings Eligible for Chevron Review?
Pending Supreme Court tax case raises key statutory interpretation issue.
Enlightened Regulatory Capture
Legislatures can harness private expertise to advance public goals by using “regulatory capture.”
The Politics of Regulatory Reform
The politics of regulatory reform is much more about politics than it is about regulation.
OFR’s Refusal to Regulate References
The agency’s response to a recent petition fails to resolve a growing debate.
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Encouraging progress in public access to industry standards is counterbalanced by a governmental “disappointment.”
Citizen Feedback in Chinese Policymaking
Officials increasingly consult with an engaged public when setting policy.
Regulating Risk and Governance in Banks
An analysis of bank governance reveals a new roadmap for regulatory reform.
The Supreme Court Should Avoid a Constitutional Ruling in Noel Canning
The Court should allow the political process to resolve recess appointments controversy.