Process

These two forms of regulatory capture require different solutions.

When a regulation’s benefits exceed its costs, simplicity and interdisciplinary processes are essential to reducing capture.

Regulatory capture, neither inevitable nor a death trap for agencies, must be reduced to advance public policy goals.

External and internal capture may be reduced through a more logical division of labor between Congress and agencies.

Closer congressional supervision can prevent special interests from dominating the regulatory process.

It is time for government to stop private interests from gaining improper influence over regulators.

The right regulatory reforms can level the playing field between the public and powerful corporate players.

Distinguished public servants and scholars examine critical issues concerning regulatory capture—and offer solutions on its eradication.

Administrative law expert explores whether agencies must always use numbers to justify new rules.

Federal Election Commission says that tax-exempt universities may provide cash stipends to unpaid campaign interns.

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

RegBlog’s fifth anniversary prompts illuminating debate about the best path for future regulators.