There's a big difference between the role of an academic and the role of someone in government. That's a cliche, but in academic life if you say things that are common sense and people nod their heads, it's not very useful. You're not adding anything. Cass Sunstein academicaddbig share on social
Catholicism is a wide tent in terms of political and legal positions. We could have nine Catholics on the Supreme Court and a great deal of diversity toward the law. Cass Sunstein catholiccatholicismcourt Change image and share on social
This part of the 21st century is preoccupied with risk, and there's a lot that law can do to make lives longer and healthier. Cass Sunstein 21stcenturyhealthy Change image and share on social
If there's a regulation that's saving 10,000 lives and costing one job, it's worth it. Cass Sunstein 000costjob Change image and share on social
I think that every state in the union should recognize same-sex marriage. Cass Sunstein marriagerecognizesex Change image and share on social
Most problems are best solved privately, not through government. There's a problem of discourtesy in the world, which is best handled through social norms, which are indispensable. But you wouldn't want the government to be mandating courtesy. Cass Sunstein courtesydiscourtesygovernment share on social
There is no proportional representation requirement in the Equal Protection Clause. Cass Sunstein clauseequalproportional Change image and share on social
I would reject the distinction between a Keynesian moment and a behavioral moment. Cass Sunstein behavioraldistinctionkeynesian Change image and share on social
If I may discuss the idea of explosion. The number of regulations issued in the last two years is approximately the same as the number issued in the last two years of the Bush administration. Cass Sunstein administrationapproximatelybush Change image and share on social
