Government reformers seeking to rein in agency overreach should remember a basic rule, writes Martha Roberts of @PolicyIntegrity. “First, do no harm.” Four questions policymakers should ask before proposing any new procedural requirement: justsecurity.org/158482/firs…

First, Do No Harm: Four Questions Government Reformers Must Ask to Avoid Counterproductive Changes

Cautionary tales show well-intentioned procedural requirements can tie up decisionmaking without meaningfully enhancing outcomes.

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Sep 24, 2026 · 1:23 PM UTC
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