Alexandra Coll, Redefining Efficiency in the DOGE Era: The Value of Equitable Evidence-based Policymaking in Federal Agencies, 20 Harvard L. and Pol'y Rev. (2025) (published). SSRN.
President Trump’s creation of DOGE reflects growing bipartisan concern about government efficiency, a goal also pursued through evidence-based policymaking (EBPM). While federal EBPM mandates have emerged over decades — including cost-benefit analysis requirements and the 2018 Evidence Act — none have successfully embedded inclusive, transparent practices into the regulatory process. DOGE, despite its efficiency focus, abandoned evidence-based approaches. The article argues Congress should address this gap by enacting stronger and more equitable EBPM mandates, ensuring federal regulations remain effective and accountable to the public.