Opinion

Considering Cumulative Regulatory Costs in Economic Analysis

Considering Cumulative Regulatory Costs in Economic Analysis

The latest Economic Report of the President highlights the importance of studying cumulative regulatory costs.

U.S. Freight Customers Increasingly Taxed by Higher Rail Rates

U.S. Freight Customers Increasingly Taxed by Higher Rail Rates

Policymakers should promote competition to combat a rise in real rates paid by rail shippers since 2000.

FTC v. Qualcomm, Antitrust, and Intellectual Property

FTC v. Qualcomm, Antitrust, and Intellectual Property

A significant federal court decision expands on the relationship between antitrust and intellectual property law.

OMB’s New Approach to Agency Guidance Documents

OMB’s New Approach to Agency Guidance Documents

Research fellow argues that a recent OMB memo could improve regulatory lawmaking.

Public Engagement in Rulemaking

Public Engagement in Rulemaking

Agencies should work to expand public engagement efforts beyond notice and comment.

Recusal Rules for Administrative Adjudicators

Recusal Rules for Administrative Adjudicators

ACUS’s recommendation on recusal could improve federal agency adjudication.

Hurdles in Building Public-Private Partnerships

Hurdles in Building Public-Private Partnerships

Guidance from ACUS could help agencies navigate partnerships with the private sector.

Accessing Agency Procedure

Accessing Agency Procedure

The Administrative Conference of the United States recommends greater transparency about agency procedure.

Responding to Human Germline Editing

Responding to Human Germline Editing

Recent allegations over a controversial scientist highlight challenges for regulating medical genetics.

Improving Regulations.gov

Improving Regulations.gov

Implementing ACUS recommendations would enhance access to rulemaking materials.

Strengthening Accountability for Aviation Safety

Strengthening Accountability for Aviation Safety

Requiring airplane manufacturing CEOs to certify airplane safety could prevent tragedies.

Should Pandora’s Brain Be Regulated?

Should Pandora’s Brain Be Regulated?

Attempts at regulating machines with human-like intelligence should be of pressing concern.