Improving Economic Analysis by Reorganizing Agencies’ Economists
An ACUS recommendation could help agencies better organize their economics staffs.
China’s Administrative State Is Both a Blessing and a Curse
China’s approach to regulatory law has both helped and hindered the government’s response to COVID-19.
Seeking to Improve Administrative Transparency and Expertise
Federal agency issues recommendations to improve transparency and help better inform administrative government.
Chile’s Political and Institutional Response to COVID-19
Expanded executive power presents challenges to plans for constitutional and political reform.
Delegation’s Critics Should Be Careful What They Wish For
The history of the intelligible principle test warrants caution in reviving the nondelegation doctrine.
Soft Regulation and Hard Compliance in Taiwan
The secret to Taiwan’s successful fight against COVID-19 is its people, not its government.
Did Japan’s Lenient Lockdown Conquer the Coronavirus?
Despite federal attempts to fight COVID-19, Japanese law prioritizes individual rights and regional autonomy.
Lessons From New Zealand’s COVID-19 Success
The United States might well have saved many lives by following New Zealand’s science-based playbook.
Italy’s Complex Legislative Framework Impairs its COVID-19 Response
Italy’s pandemic policies struggle with the same legislative and regulatory challenges as traditional laws.
Vietnam’s Astonishing Success at Curbing COVID-19 Outbreaks
Decades-long efforts in Vietnam to improve local governance have kept recorded coronavirus cases low.
Brazil’s COVID-19 Response is Caught Between Denialism and Technocratic Hubris
Self-interested and apathetic policies by its executive made Brazil one of the most infected countries in the world.
Regulatory Uncertainty Over Emergency Powers in Switzerland
Democratic process and federalism concerns raise questions about the Swiss government’s COVID-19 policies.