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In this article, we present some major lessons drawn from a recently completed research project. Our research dealt with ex ante evaluation, mainly impact assessment (IA).We shed new light on research questions about the control of bureaucracy, the role of IA in decision-making, economics and policy learning, and the narrative dimension of appraisal.We identify how our findings stand in relation to conventional arguments about these issues, and reflect on their normative implications. We finally reason on the possible extensions of our arguments to the wider field of policy evaluation, connecting IA and ex post evaluation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports that Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has yet again given air to the debate on measuring the performance of regulatory instruments and regulatory oversight institutions. It is mentioned that the debate on regulatory indicators and measures of regulatory reform is widely acknowledged.

The author reflects on better regulation themes formed by non-governmental organizations for European Union (EU) policymaking. Topics discussed include political tone and responsibility being basis of regulation, political tone being consequence of the political context surrounding regulatory policy of the EU, need of EU to change for gaining citizens' and markets' confidence, and amendments in regulation by European Parliament (EP).

The article offers the author's insights on regulatory reform. The author mentions research trajectory and agenda in the field of political scientists including Alessia Damonte, Claire A. Dunlop, and Claudio M. Radaelli and highlights their impact on social sciences. The author discusses the learning theory and models of the scientists in public policy analysis which connects with regulatory culture and humility.