Fiscal Year 2018 Report on Regulatory Reform under Trump
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
E.O. 12866 - A View from the House
Executive Order 12866 is the central executive order governing rulemaking by executive agencies.
IRS's Proposed Rule on SALT Credits
Many states offer full or partial state tax credits for charitable contributions to or investments in specific types of activities.
The Life and Times of Executive Order 12866
Neil Eisner notes four significant accomplishments under E.O. 12866.
E.O. 12866 - 25th Anniversary Remarks
Opening remarks by Professor Revesz from a panel discussing the future of the executive order and its principles in the rulemaking process.
The Future of E.O. 12866: Embracing Regulatory Humility
The last four presidents have held very different views on regulation yet have all embraced the principles and procedures embodied in Executive Order 12866.
Praising the Principles in Executive Order 12866
Executive Order 12866 contains an underlying philosophy embodied in 12 principles of good regulation.