The Semi-Autonomous Administrative State
Administrative law should move past its dichotomous debate over agency independence.
Kavanaugh’s First-Year Report Card
In his initial year on the Supreme Court, Justice Kavanaugh’s performance on the bench appears balanced and deliberate.
Is a Ceiling on Regulatory Costs Reasonable?
Setting a regulatory budget at a cost of zero ignores evidence of regulation’s high return on investment.
Reforming the FCC’s Captioned Telephone Service Program
The FCC ought to consider new approaches to setting rates for captioned telephone service providers.
A Proposal to Help Congress Enact Civil Service Reforms
Congress and the White House should bring scholars together to craft a bipartisan solution to civil service challenges.
Should Regulators Shame Companies into Compliance?
Naming and shaming can serve as a legitimate, efficient, and democratic regulatory approach.
When it Comes to Federal Stem Cell Regulation, Less is More
FDA ought to promote stem cell therapy by easing up on regulation and its aggressive enforcement.
How the Government Shutdown Turned into a Judicial Slowdown
Deferred maintenance of the courts is symbolized by failure to reach annual budgetary agreements.
Reboot Washington to Restore Honor to Public Service
Human agency is at the center of the solution to fix the government and the civil service.
Are Regulatory Agreements to Address Climate Change Anticompetitive?
A federal antitrust investigation of automakers cooperating with California probably has no basis in law.
Silver Linings Action Plan
To solve the “quiet crisis” in the civil service, the federal government must improve workforce recruitment.
Let Light Shine on Government’s True Size
The challenges facing today’s federal blended workforce calls for a reprise of the Volcker Commission.