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Simpler government arrived four years ago It helped put money in your pocket It saved hours of your time It improved your childrens diet lengthened your life span and benefited businesses large and small It did so by issuing fewer regulations by insisting on smarter regulations and by eliminating or improving old regulations Cass R Sunstein as administrator of the most powerful White House office youve never heard of oversaw it and explains how it works why government will never be the same again thank goodness and what must happen in the future Cutting-edge research in behavioral economics has influenced business and politics Long at the forefront of that research Sunstein for three years President Obamas regulatory czar heading the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs oversaw a far-reaching restructuring of Americas regulatory state In this highly anticipated book Sunstein pulls back the curtain to show what was done why Americans are better off as a result and what the future has in store The evidence is all around you and more is coming soon Simplified mortgages and student loan applications Scorecards for colleges and universities Improved labeling of food and energy-efficient appliances and cars Calories printed on chain restaurant menus Healthier food in public schools Backed by historic executive orders ensuring transparency and accountability simpler government can be found in new initiatives that save money and time improve health and lengthen lives Simpler The Future of Government will transform what you think government can and should accomplish.