Process

The Myopic Short-Termism of the Value of a Statistical Life

The Myopic Short-Termism of the Value of a Statistical Life

The primary drawback of the VSL is that it fails to account for future generations’ valuation of benefits and costs.

Failing to Think Properly About the Value of a Statistical Life

Failing to Think Properly About the Value of a Statistical Life

Using the VSL to measure benefits promotes the interests of individuals who are affected by regulation.

The Value of the Value of a Statistical Life

The Value of the Value of a Statistical Life

Analysts debate how agencies should measure the benefits of reducing mortality.

Regulatory Rollbacks Have Changed the Nature of Presidential Power

Regulatory Rollbacks Have Changed the Nature of Presidential Power

Strategies used by the Trump Administration will serve as a blueprint for future Presidents.

Regulating Backyard Breeders

Regulating Backyard Breeders

Scholar favors ending unregulated small-volume dog breeding.

A Reply to Our Interlocutors

A Reply to Our Interlocutors

A response to a lively debate on the modern administrative state.

Punishing the Innocent

Punishing the Innocent

Congress should not sabotage regulatory authorizations with sunset provisions.

Delegation, Time, and Congressional Capacity

Delegation, Time, and Congressional Capacity

Courts should continue to apply canons of construction narrowly to limit the broad congressional delegation of power.

Regulate Non-Competes by Administrative Adjudication

Regulate Non-Competes by Administrative Adjudication

The FTC should use adjudications to establish policy on employment non-compete clauses.

Institutional Gridlock

Institutional Gridlock

Without structural change, Congress will remain unable to legislate effectively.

Delegation and Time … and Staff

Delegation and Time … and Staff

Without an adequate amount of staff Congress cannot govern effectively.

Current Law Helps Shield Attorney General From Independent Review

Current Law Helps Shield Attorney General From Independent Review

A government watchdog office needs authority to investigate issues related to federal prosecutions.