Research Areas
The GW Regulatory Studies Center improves regulatory policy through research, education, and outreach. The Center's scholars conduct applied research to understand regulatory policy and practice from a public interest perspective.
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Administrative Law &
Regulatory Process
Why does the system look and function the way that it does?
Energy & Environment
How do rules that change energy efficiency standards affect individual consumers and the overall economy?
Food & Agriculture
What standards should be followed in the growing of crops and the selling of food products?
Health, Safety, & Workplace
How should we analyze regulations that establish general health and safety standards?
Innovation & Technology
What variables should we consider when creating rules for an unknown future?
International
How can we improve regulatory cooperation across borders?
Regulatory Analysis & Theory
How do we develop good standards to assess regulatory outcomes?
Tax & Financial
What is the best way to implement tax policy and banking regulations?
Telecom & Network Industries
How are rate standards developed for public utilities?
