Title: A costly signaling theory of hard look review
Description: A judge who must review a government agency decision may require the agency to submit a sufficient explanation or justification, usually written, of its actions; this is called a "hard look review." The author suggests that even if the judge is not an expert in a particular field, the quality of the agency's explanation may signal to the judge the agency's commitment to a certain policy.
Subjects: Judicial review, Judicial review of administrative acts, Econometric models, Government information, Evaluation, Public administration, Decision making
Places: United States