The Future of Governance

Cass R. Sunstein, President Obama’s “regulatory czar” who oversaw the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for three years, is about to release his new book “Simpler: The Future of Government” that documents lessons learned in applying behavioral economic principles to governing.  In a preview (below) Prof. Sunstein, now at Harvard, reflects on the core messages of the book, and its relevance to change the way we govern.