Richard L. Revesz

Richard L. Revesz is the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs in the Office of Management and Budget. Professor Revesz also previously served as the Dean of the New York University School of Law. His work focuses on the use of cost-benefit analysis, the allocation of regulatory responsibility in a federal system, and the design of liability regimes

An Empirical Analysis of the Establishment of Independent Agencies
Opinion | Process | Process | Process Jul 13, 2017

An Empirical Analysis of the Establishment of Independent Agencies

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A divided government may not fully explain the creation of agencies not directly controllable by the President.

The Tragic Flaw of the Clean Air Act
Opinion | Books | Environment May 17, 2016

The Tragic Flaw of the Clean Air Act

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Scholars examine the history and consequences of the Clear Air Act’s exemption of existing industrial facilities.

EPA’s Ozone Standard Is Insufficiently Stringent, Not Overly Expensive
Opinion | Environment Feb 16, 2015

EPA’s Ozone Standard Is Insufficiently Stringent, Not Overly Expensive

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A lower ozone standard means more benefits for Americans.

The False Dichotomy of Agency Independence
Opinion | Process | Process | Process May 5, 2014

The False Dichotomy of Agency Independence

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Different agency design choices result in a continuum of independence.

The Anti-Capture Justification for Regulatory Review
Opinion | Process | Process | Process Dec 2, 2013

The Anti-Capture Justification for Regulatory Review

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Better understanding of OIRA’s role – and its rationale – provides a new agenda for reform.