David M. Driesen

David M. Driesen is a University Professor at the Syracuse University College of Law and a member scholar of the Center for Progressive Reform, where he regularly blogs about environmental and climate issues. He is the author of The Economic Dynamics of Law (2012).

Major Questions and Juristocracy

Major Questions and Juristocracy

In rejecting agency action on the basis of the “major questions doctrine,” judges undermine congressional policies.

Trump’s “Emergency” and the Constitution

Trump’s “Emergency” and the Constitution

The Constitution requires the Supreme Court to ensure that the President does not abuse emergency powers.

Exempting Climate Mitigation from OIRA Review

Exempting Climate Mitigation from OIRA Review

EPA needs less OIRA oversight to address climate change.

Regulation as a Dynamic Macroeconomic Enterprise

Regulation as a Dynamic Macroeconomic Enterprise

Regulators can do a better job of anticipating reactions when designing regulations.

The Ozone Standard as Presidential Policy: Some Concerns

The Ozone Standard as Presidential Policy: Some Concerns

Obama’s short-term decision dangerously contradicts long-term legislative policy.