President Trump’s Power to Remove FTC Commissioners
Removal of commissioners runs counter to a 90-year-old precedent, teeing up a potential Supreme Court case.
A Loss for Public Participation
HHS’s reversal of its Nixon-era policy will reduce valuable public participation in rulemakings.
Administrative Changes that Decrease Transparency at HHS
Recent actions by HHS undermine the promises of transparency made by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
DOGE Is a Wakeup Call for Economists and Attorneys
DOGE’s approach to deregulation demonstrates the need for economists and lawyers to learn from each other.
The 1-In-10-Out Order’s Deregulatory Limitations
The deregulatory goals of the 1-in-10-out directive may be stymied by agency gaming and legal challenges.
Increasing Public Access to Essential Professional Services
Reforming occupational licensing rules can reduce the cost of professional services and improve efficiency.
Escalating Flawed Deregulatory Math
The Trump Administration’s new 1-in-10-out executive order is more flawed than its predecessor.
Lessons From History Can Help Restore Stability
History suggests that public accountability and institutional checks can restore stability in government.
Government’s Influence on American Economic Development
Scholars respond to a review of their work and expand on the book’s lessons for the future.
Regulatory Legacies and the Potential Limits of Trump 2.0
Shapiro and Tomain’s new book highlights political and economic constraints on the incoming Trump Administration’s ability to achieve its goals.
Trump Deregulatory Review Redux Plus
Trump’s 1-in-10-out executive order threatens necessary regulations and existing constitutional norms.
“Big” Government Protects American Values in a Big Economy
Their definitions and applications have evolved, but core American values have kept government and markets in dynamic equilibrium.