Opinion

Judge Kavanaugh, Chevron Deference, and the Supreme Court

Judge Kavanaugh, Chevron Deference, and the Supreme Court

If confirmed, Judge Kavanaugh would likely support narrowing Chevron’s scope.

Improving Regulatory Transparency Through Retrospective Analysis

Improving Regulatory Transparency Through Retrospective Analysis

Given its recent advance notice, EPA should implement retrospective analysis of its regulations in several ways.

The Pitfalls of Consistent Cost-Benefit Analyses

The Pitfalls of Consistent Cost-Benefit Analyses

A one-size-fits-all approach to cost-benefit analysis won’t necessarily ensure better policy.

Tainted Review

Tainted Review

Environmentalists should question any move by this Administration’s EPA to reform its cost-benefit analysis.

Crossing the Regulatory Divide to Enhance Societal Well-Being

Crossing the Regulatory Divide to Enhance Societal Well-Being

Requiring EPA cost-benefit analysis could ensure that regulations do more good than harm.

Putting Trump’s “Affordable Clean Energy” Plan in Perspective

Putting Trump’s “Affordable Clean Energy” Plan in Perspective

Recent proposed rule can be better understood by considering the fate of the Clean Power Plan in the Supreme Court.

Regulating Cost-Benefit Analysis

Regulating Cost-Benefit Analysis

EPA’s advance notice raises fundamental questions about how the agency should weigh costs and benefits.

Thinking Through OIRA Review of Tax Regulations

Thinking Through OIRA Review of Tax Regulations

OIRA review of significant tax rules raises new questions about the shape of centralized administrative oversight.

Elections Have Consequences, on Future Elections

Elections Have Consequences, on Future Elections

The Supreme Court’s approval of Ohio’s voting roll purge will limit voter turnout in future elections.

Shunting Aside Chevron Deference

Shunting Aside Chevron Deference

The Supreme Court’s most recent term suggests that some justices would revise the doctrine of Chevron deference.

Reining in Technocracy to Increase Democratic Legitimacy

Reining in Technocracy to Increase Democratic Legitimacy

Reducing the power of technocrats will strengthen democratic legitimacy and political stability.

Cutting Through the Rhetoric of Cutting Red Tape

Cutting Through the Rhetoric of Cutting Red Tape

Regulatory counting paints a distorted picture of the costs and benefits of regulatory action.