Red Tape Literature in Public Administration
This Insight reviews an extensive public administration literature on the subject of “red tape.”
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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
The Trend and Fluctuations in News Attention to Regulation
Regulation has been drawing increasing media coverage in recent years alongside important regulatory developments and historical events.
Policymaking through Adjudication: DEA’s Red Flags
DEA's red flags policy has made some pharmacies reluctant to fill prescriptions for buprenorphine, a drug that can help tackle the opioid crisis.
A Vast and Discretionary Regime
Federal agencies have significant discretion to remove or alter regulatory barriers to methadone treatment.
Court Decision Extends the Period for Issuing Midnight Rules
A court decision found that agencies cannot withdraw a final rule that has appeared in the Federal Register for public inspection without notice and comment.
Factors Contributing to the Infant Formula Shortage
To reduce the risk of infant formula shortages in the future, the government should eliminate the barriers to entry under its control.
Nostalgia for Agency Expertise
Calls for more deference to agency expertise derive from an unrealistic view of executive policymaking.
Methadone Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
This report on the proceedings of a National Academies of Sciences workshop features research and commentary from Bridget Dooling and Laura Stanley.
Is Chevron Deference Still Alive?
Three takeaways follow from the Supreme Court’s recent opinions ignoring Chevron v. NRDC.