...to the breadth, depth and relevance of numerical data; neglect of methodologies appropriate to the question (e.g. regression, behavioural modelling, game-theory, systems modelling); little attention paid to selection or instrument...
...different approaches and methodologies can be effectively applied to assess policy impacts. They highlight the importance of setting clear objectives, using logical frameworks, and collecting relevant data to evaluate the...
...RPC's role as a key part of the process. The Committee will continue to be critical in informing our approach to regulation”. We also appreciate the strongly supportive comments in...
...would extend the benefits of independent scrutiny to increasingly important areas of government policy. It would do more to ensure that an evidence-based approach is taken to assessing the potential...
...exempt and not included in the BIT figures. Perhaps most significantly, having a target (and missing it) appears to have had little consequence for decisions about regulation by ministers. Regulatory...
...shared across the secretariat to provide checks on accuracy and consistency. A final draft opinion (or IRN, where appropriate) is signed off by both the Senior Economist and the Head...
...water extraction licences. This year’s Business Impact Target score continues to demonstrate that the target would not appear to have had any impact on Government decisions over regulation of businesses....
...action must come from departments. All departments should now: ✓ complete all outstanding PIRs ✓ check their pipeline of regulations approaching their review date ✓ block time out now to...
...appraisal and evaluation. Alternative tools for cost-effectiveness analysis have been developed. The Value of a Prevented Fatality (VPF) provides an estimate of the societal value of a small change in...
...evidence? Might alternatives to regulation now be more appropriate? If the current regulation is still required, what refinements could/should be made? Given the importance of ensuring that regulations do not...