Richard W. Parker

Richard W. Parker is a Professor of Law and the Policy Director of the Center for Energy and Environmental Law at the University of Connecticut School of Law. An expert on administrative law and transnational governance, he is advising the European Commission on legal and policy issues surrounding the negotiation of the Regulatory Cooperation chapter of TTIP. The views expressed in this essay are entirely his own. A copy of his recently-published article on this subject may be found on the Social Science Research Network.

Lessons From New Zealand’s COVID-19 Success
Opinion | International | International | International Jun 9, 2020

Lessons From New Zealand’s COVID-19 Success

The United States might well have saved many lives by following New Zealand’s science-based playbook.

Punishing the Innocent
Opinion | Process | Process | Process Mar 10, 2020

Punishing the Innocent

Congress should not sabotage regulatory authorizations with sunset provisions.

Hyping the Cost of Regulation
Opinion | Process | Process Jun 25, 2018

Hyping the Cost of Regulation

Regulatory action should be based on accurate estimates of regulatory benefits and costs.

The Potential Emergence of a Transatlantic Regulatory Partnership
Opinion | International May 4, 2016

The Potential Emergence of a Transatlantic Regulatory Partnership

The success of a regulatory partnership between the U.S. and EU depends on its design.