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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.
What We Publish
Journal Articles & Working Papers
Long-form publications intended for academic audiences that take a deep dive into a particular aspect of regulatory policy.
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.
Commentaries & Insights
Short-form publications intended for all audiences which provide easy to access analysis of regulatory policy.
Books & Reports
Formal publications, often completed with other leading organizations and individuals, providing a thorough understanding of regulations and the rulemaking process.
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
After Midnight: Prospective Uses of the Congressional Review Act in the Second Trump Administration
A look at rules the Trump administration may target for recall in its second term
The Economic Impact of Uncertainty About US Regulations of the Energy Sector
An increase in regulatory uncertainty in the energy sector reduces oil production and has certain negative effects on economic outcomes
Lessons from the Past for Regulating AI
What can be learned about Artificial Intelligence by looking at regulation of past novel technologies?
How to Count: Congressional Day Counting & the CRA
The Congressional Research Service now predicts that the lookback date for revoking regulations under the CRA would fall on or around August 1, 2024
Regulatory Impact Analysis in Brazil: An Assessment of Exemptions and Ex Post Reviews
This commentary assesses actions taken by the Brazilian Health Risk Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) regarding RIA exemptions
Innovation, Costs, and Participation in Regulatory Policymaking: The View from Brazil
Brazil's regulatory officials explorestrategies for enhancing the country’s regulatory environment
Political Review of Agency Adjudication and Recommendations for Reform
As certain agencies accumulate power for their political leaders, they reserve less decision-making authority and discretion to their administrative law judges
The FTC’s Forthcoming Junk Fee Rule Could Be a Candidate for the Congressional Review Act
To be successful, the rule should focus on harmful fees used in short-term lodging and live-event ticketing
Biden’s Spring 2024 Unified Agenda
Overview of the Unified Agenda highlighting notable actions that agencies plan to take in the near term