Commentaries & Insights

Our Commentaries and Insights are short-form publications intended to distill long-form research and synthesize current policymaking activity into easily understood concepts.


Improving Benefit-Cost Analysis by Making It Simpler

Earlier and less burdensome regulatory impact analyses would lead to more transparent, better regulatory decisions.

Regulators' Budget Report: OIRA Shrinks as Responsibilities Grow

The 2017 Regulator’s Budget reveals a trend of staff and budgetary growth for most federal agencies while OIRA is left behind.

BIAS at the FCC

The FCC’s proposed rules governing privacy practices of broadband Internet access service would create artificial distinctions between competing firms and tech.

Protectionist Rhetoric Continues as U.S. and EU Wrap-Up 13th Round of Trade Talks

America's longstanding commitment to free trade is being questioned