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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.

Why Thanksgiving is Today

Why Thanksgiving is Today

A brief journey through the holiday’s lengthy legal history.

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.

Enlightened Regulatory Capture

Enlightened Regulatory Capture

Legislatures can harness private expertise to advance public goals by using “regulatory capture.”

RegBlog’s Next Chapter

RegBlog’s Next Chapter

With the launch of a new, innovative website, RegBlog.org continues to pursue unconventional ambitions.

The Politics of Regulatory Reform

The Politics of Regulatory Reform

The politics of regulatory reform is much more about politics than it is about regulation.

OFR’s Refusal to Regulate References

OFR’s Refusal to Regulate References

The agency’s response to a recent petition fails to resolve a growing debate.

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

Encouraging progress in public access to industry standards is counterbalanced by a governmental “disappointment.”