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GW Regulatory Studies Center (RSC) scholars regularly host and participate in events on regulatory policy. Their expertise is also featured in op-eds and reports in leading media outlets.
Statement on the RSC Mission
Read the statement (PDF) from GW faculty and administrators involved with the GW Regulatory Studies Center providing accurate information about the center's membership, scholarship and activities.
Creating Clear Regulatory Pathways for Biotechnology
The Regulatory Studies Center, in partnership with the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB), convened experts to discuss how the U.S. can revise its biotechnology regulatory system to improve the industry’s competitiveness and accelerate commercialization of new products, all while maintaining safety and public trust for the general public.
Can AI Streamline Regulation and Reduce Compliance Burdens?
The Regulatory Studies Center co-hosted a conference with Norm Ai July 8, 2025 exploring the challenges and opportunities for artificial intelligence to streamline regulatory compliance burdens and improve stakeholder experiences with government services.
The Triumph of Economic Freedom: Book Talk
Former U.S. Senator Phil Gramm (Texas) and George Mason University economics professor Donald Boudreaux shared insights and explored the transformative power of free markets in a discussion of their new book which challenges prevailing narratives about capitalism.
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Podcast: Bryce Chinault on EV Mandates in Connecticut
Wednesday, 1/17/2024, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Bryce Chinault considers the challenges of Connecticut's vehicle emissions policies amid the shift to electric vehicles
Podcast: Biden's Fall 2023 Unified Agenda
Overview of the administration's semiannual roadmap of regulatory agency activity
Tuesday, 12/19/2023, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Senior Policy Analyst Zoey Xie provides an overview of the Fall 2023 Unified Agenda, key takeaways, and trends to watch in the months ahead.
Podcast: New Goals, Old Tools for Broadening Public Participation
Monday, 12/4/2023, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Are tools focused on the "supply" side of rulemaking enough to increase public engagement in the process?
Podcast: Comparing the Draft and Final Circular A4
Tuesday, 11/28/2023, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
What's in the Final OMB Circular A-4? Our policy analysts discuss notable differences compared to the draft Circular to bring you quickly up to speed.
Building On Regulatory Foundations and Bridging to the Future
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Executive Order 12866 and 20th Anniversary of Circular A-4
Thursday, 11/16/2023, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Executive Order 12866 and 20th Anniversary of Circular A-4
The Call for an AM Radio Mandate
Podcast with Dylan Desjardins
Tuesday, 10/24/2023, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
In the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), will the AM radio band be left behind?
Discussing the Draft Merger Guidelines
Tuesday, 9/26/2023, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Joe Cordes interviews Visiting Scholar Mary Sullivan for a discussion about the Draft Merger Guidelines developed by the FTC and DOJ.
Reeve Bull on Building an Evidence-Based System of Regulatory Analysis from the Bottom-Up
Agencies often do not consider what level of government is most appropriate for regulation
Tuesday, 9/12/2023, 11:00am - 12:00pm
State/local governments have two advantages over federal counterparts: They’re closer to the people, and more likely to hear about it if they get things wrong.
Podcast: Discounting to Achieve Policy Preferences
Tuesday, 8/15/2023, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Susan Dudley discusses the use of proposed discount rates in the OMB Draft Circular A-4
Overview of OIRA's Guidance on Public Engagement for Federal Agencies
Wednesday, 8/2/2023, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Discussing priorities for early involvement, transparency, proactive engagement, and meaningful participation