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The Problem of Political Ignorance

The Problem of Political Ignorance

Voter ignorance bolsters arguments for judicial review and limited government.

Penn Seminar Explores New Responses to Flood Risks

Penn Seminar Explores New Responses to Flood Risks

Experts ask if super-storms require new approaches to risk regulation, insurance, and disaster management.

Cost and Benefit Changes During Federal Rulemakings

Cost and Benefit Changes During Federal Rulemakings

Data from recent rulemakings do not show that OIRA review systematically lowers estimated benefits and increases estimated costs.

My Pathway

My Pathway

Robert A. Kagan provides his own perspective on major influences and broad themes underpinning his research.

Robert A. Kagan: Scholar of Professional Expertise

Robert A. Kagan: Scholar of Professional Expertise

Kagan’s agenda favors professionalism as the key alternative to hyper-adversarial contestation.

Kagan the Explorer

Kagan the Explorer

Robert A. Kagan’s research is a quest to understand legal authority and how it works in the world.

Honoring Robert A. Kagan

Honoring Robert A. Kagan

In a five-part series, The Regulatory Review explores and honors the contributions of political scientist Robert A. Kagan.

Moving Toward the Evaluation State

Moving Toward the Evaluation State

By taking three feasible steps, the administration could help build a regulatory culture more supportive of ex post evaluation.

White House Report Outlines New Transparency Efforts

White House Report Outlines New Transparency Efforts

Report reveals administration plans to create a web portal for Freedom of Information Act requests.

The Anti-Capture Justification for Regulatory Review

The Anti-Capture Justification for Regulatory Review

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

New Thoughts on Nudges

New Thoughts on Nudges

Legal scholar argues that nudging regulations are often more efficient.

ACUS Examines Time it Takes the White House to Review Rules

ACUS Examines Time it Takes the White House to Review Rules

ACUS floats proposals to make rule review faster and more transparent.