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Robot Regulators Could Eliminate Human Error

Robot Regulators Could Eliminate Human Error

Scholar examines what a world of regulation by robot might look like—an innovation that could be just around the corner.

Smarter Regulation for the “Optimizing Economy”

Smarter Regulation for the “Optimizing Economy”

An economy increasingly based on algorithms will need a more sophisticated government, too.

The Grand Canyon and the Limits of the Law

The Grand Canyon and the Limits of the Law

Peter Schuck’s book illustrates how the law is an important, though imperfect, tool in preserving natural phenomenon.

Regulatory Excellence as “People Excellence”

Regulatory Excellence as “People Excellence”

Regulators must master the human side of regulation to achieve excellence.

The Regulatory Excellence Molecule

The Regulatory Excellence Molecule

Professor Cary Coglianese identifies the key elements of regulatory excellence.

Penn Program on Regulation Issues Final Report of Best–in-Class Regulator Initiative

Penn Program on Regulation Issues Final Report of Best–in-Class Regulator Initiative

Report commissioned by Alberta Energy Regulator defines regulatory excellence.

Coglianese and PPR Receive Award for New Work on Codes and Standards

Coglianese and PPR Receive Award for New Work on Codes and Standards

National Institute of Standards and Technology awards $160,000 to study codes and standards in public policy and legal education.

Restoring Civil Servants to their Proper Role

Restoring Civil Servants to their Proper Role

Reform the civil service system to ensure good people fulfill government’s vital roles.

Policymaking by (Bad) Anecdote

Policymaking by (Bad) Anecdote

To improve government’s performance, look at what it gets right.

Save the Bureaucrats…from the Politicians

Save the Bureaucrats…from the Politicians

Keep the bureaucrats, cut back on the private contractor bureaucracy.

Save the Bureaucrats

Save the Bureaucrats

Responsible governance requires a top-notch government workforce.

Good Government Requires Good People

Good Government Requires Good People

In annual address at Penn Law, ACUS Chairman Paul Verkuil calls for strengthening bureaucrats’ capacities.