The article argues that targeted cash transfers represent a feasible, scalable mechanism to end extreme poverty, noting that previous growth-based models have stalled since 2015. Evidence from existing evaluations demonstrates that unconditional cash transfers positively impact consumption, health, and education without discouraging labor force participation. To move beyond small pilots, the authors propose initiating a national-scale "proof-of-concept" program, funded by private capital and embedded within a government structure. This approach is crucial not only for immediate poverty reduction but also for generating the necessary evidence to build state capacity and enable global replication of the model.
Two years later: How have our nation’s institutions responded to Loper Bright and the end of Chevron deference?
English Summary
The Supreme Court's Loper Bright ruling fundamentally altered federal governance by overturning Chevron deference, requiring judges to exercise independent judgment rather than deferring to agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes. This shift significantly limits the regulatory flexibility of federal agencies across various sectors. Two years post-ruling, institutional responses are being analyzed across all three branches of government. The discussion focuses on how Congress, the executive branch, and the judiciary have adapted to this new legal landscape. Ultimately, the analysis suggests that structural adjustments—whether through legislative clarification or judicial precedent—are necessary to manage regulatory authority effectively.
中文摘要
最高法院的洛珀-布萊特（Loper Bright）裁決，透過推翻「雪佛頓」（Chevron）推定原則，從根本上改變了聯邦治理模式。此舉要求法官必須行使獨立判斷，而非僅依賴行政機構對模糊法律條文的解釋。這一轉變顯著限制了聯邦各部門在多個領域的監管彈性。 在裁決後兩年，學界正分析政府三權部門（國會、行政和司法）的制度性反應。討論重點聚焦於這些部門如何適應這一新的法律格局。總體而言，分析指出，無論是透過立法澄清還是司法判例，進行結構性調整都是有效管理監管權力的必要條件。
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