Opinion

The President’s executive order purportedly ending family separations was merely symbolic.

Regulatory action should be based on accurate estimates of regulatory benefits and costs.

Public access to data behind regulations should not be a political question.

Proposed limits to EPA’s consideration of scientific data threaten timely, sound policymaking.

Despite concerns, environmental agency’s “transparent science” proposed rule supports existing guidelines.

Recent judicial decisions help clarify the legality of rule freezes after a change in administration.

Information technology has disrupted regulatory regimes and recast policy debates.

Research suggests removing barriers to entry would effectively lower global income inequality.

More collaboration between government, employers, and labor would help combat income inequality.

Data show that geography and party affiliation predict state agencies’ pushback against federal policies.

Improving regulatory performance is vital for making Americans better off.

Policy oscillation creates serious problems that may require government scrutiny.