Cultural Perspective

Cultural Perspective

Why Cutting Government Jobs Could Backfire on Business and Innovation

Regulatory layoffs may speed up approvals today but could stall innovation and safety in the long run.

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Way Yuhl
Feb 21, 2025
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As America's federal drama unfolds, there are striking differences in how power works at different levels.

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  • FDA job cuts affect medical device approval process

  • CFPB and FDIC also cut staff despite non-taxpayer funding

  • Layoffs raise questions about savings and their impact on the federal budget

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Cultural theorist, geopolitical analyst, university lecturer, and full-time traveler. International relations, governments, and policies succeed or fail because of cultural. CP explains why. Pattern recognition based on evidence, not ideology.
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