Publications

The GW Regulatory Studies Center scholars regularly conduct applied research to understand regulatory policy and practice from a public interest perspective. Our content often takes the form of public interest comments, formal testimony, working papers, policy insights, and short commentaries analyzing the most pressing issues in regulatory policy. View the rest of our material by the different types of publications listed on this page or our research areas.

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What We Publish

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Public Comments & Testimonies

Scholarly analysis of the potential effects of particular rulemakings from federal agencies, and advice to Congress on how to improve the rulemaking process.

 

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Commentaries & Insights

Short-form publications intended for all audiences which provide easy to access analysis of regulatory policy.

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Books & Reports

Formal publications, often completed with other leading organizations and individuals, providing a thorough understanding of regulations and the rulemaking process.

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Newsletters

The weekly Regulation Digest contains everything you need to know about regulatory policy today, and our monthly Center Update gives you all of the latest from our team.

 

For accessible charts and supporting data that you can use in your own publications or presentations, visit the Reg Stats page.

 


Latest Publications 

Public Interest Comment on Laws and Regulations That Raise Barriers to Competition

Public comment in response to the DOJ Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force on laws and regulations that raise barriers to competition

Issues in Fairness and Transparency in Regulation by Adjudication

A review of the process and fairness considerations that arise when agencies make policy through precedential adjudications

Ensuring Durability and Objectivity in Regulatory Analysis: Comments on OMB Circular A-4

Article for the Journal of Benefit-Cost Analysis shares public comments filed by Susan Dudley in response to OMB draft Circular A-4 in 2023

The Economic Impact of Uncertainty About US Regulations of the Energy Sector

Article for the journal Economic Inquiry creates a monthly-frequency measure of regulatory uncertainty related to oil and gas production

First 100 Days: Deregulation Through Novel Uses of Old Tools

In the first 100 days of the Trump administration, both Congress and the White House have employed standard tools to enact quick deregulatory accomplishments.

When is an Independent Agency Independent?

A new executive order may eliminate the independence of independent regulatory agencies.

On Direct Exercises of Presidential Power

Myriad questions surround the role of Congress and the Supreme Court in checking presidential power.

Amid the Norm Smashing, Some Durability Remains

President Trump has issued dramatic deregulatory executive orders, but some normalcy remains.

First 100 Days: Energy Emergency Orders

President Trump has sought to use emergency powers to expedite energy and grid infrastructure development

No Comment: Reducing Opportunities for Public Engagement in Rulemaking

The Trump Administration is limiting opportunities for public engagement in rulemaking