Benefit-Cost Analysis at Independent Regulatory Agencies

Recommendation 2013-2 – Benefit-Cost Analysis at Independent Regulatory Agencies highlights a series of best practices directed at independent regulatory agencies in the preparation of benefit-cost analyses that accompany proposed and final rules.  

Citation: Admin. Conf. of the U.S., Recommendation 2013-2, Benefit-Cost Analysis at Independent Regulatory Agencies, 78 Fed. Reg. 41355 (July 10, 2013).

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Benefit-Cost Analysis at Independent Regulatory Agencies

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2013-2
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Benefit-cost analysis (also known as cost-benefit analysis) is one of the primary tools used in regulatory analysis to anticipate and evaluate the likely consequences of rules.[1]  Although some regulatory benefits and costs are difficult to quantify or monetize, those preparing such analyses generally attempt to estimate the

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Benefit-Cost Analysis Draft Recommendation with Amendments (for Plenary) Regulation Recommendation Download Benefit-Cost Analysis Draft Recommendation with Amendments (for Plenary)
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Benefit-Cost Analysis Draft Recommendation Regulation Recommendation Download Benefit-Cost Analysis Draft Recommendation
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Regulatory Relief at Independent Regulatory Agencies CIRA Report Regulation Report Download Regulatory Relief at Independent Regulatory Agencies CIRA Report
Independent Agency Cost-Benefit Analysis Project Outline Regulation Outline Download Independent Agency Cost-Benefit Analysis Project Outline
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