Susan E. Dudley

About the Author

Susan E. Dudley is a distinguished scholar and policy expert with decades of experience in regulatory analysis and public administration. She has served as the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs during the George W. Bush administration, where she shaped federal regulatory policies that balanced economic growth with public safety. A professor emerita at George Washington University, Dudley's research focuses on the impacts of government regulation on innovation, markets, and society. Her accessible writing demystifies complex regulatory frameworks, making them understandable for policymakers, students, and the general public. Through her influential work, she advocates for evidence-based approaches to regulation that promote efficiency and accountability in governance.