Working paper examines how extreme political polarization in the U.S. contributes to degraded effectiveness at all three branches of the federal government.
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An examination of 1,000+ instances of notice and comment policymaking by government in China at the central, provincial, and municipal levels.
How do we measure success if we don’t know what we’re trying to accomplish? If we don’t know why we are spurred to action, how do we distinguish progress from h
Reorganization of Economists at the FCC
Key decisions of the FCC’s reorganization of its economists and lessons for managing specialists in a large and complex organization
A review of available literature on potential economic impacts of reducing regulatory compliance burdens on business.
Quantifying the Effects of Humane Society v. Department of Agriculture
This article uses data from two presidential transitions to quantify the number and types of public inspection documents that were withdrawn.
Avoiding Unduly Concentrated Clean Energy Markets
The IRS will need help to avoid unintended adverse effects in implementing the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy provisions.
What a Confirmation Hearing Might Reveal
Senate confirmation hearings represent an important check on presidential power: Know what to look for as the hearing unfolds.
Red Tape Literature in Public Administration
This Insight reviews an extensive public administration literature on the subject of “red tape.”
Agile Regulation for Auto Safety and Innovation
The automotive regulatory system designed decades ago offers an example of agile governance that can support both safety and innovation as technology evolves