Randall Lutter Email & Phone Number

Am writing on pharmaceutical markets, medical innovation and federal regulation.

White Oak, Md

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

I taught courses on federal regulatory policy, including topics from EPA, FDA and other agencies, and benefit-cost analysis. I also supervised masters candidates in their applied policy projects and undergraduate capstone projects.

Provided expert advice and economic analysis to corporations and nonprofits regarding regulatory matters at FDA and other federal agencies.

Served as visiting fellow at RFF. I testified at a hearing of the House Committee of Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Economy and the Environment. I am also conducting research on air pollution regulations, food safety and nutrition and ag biotech. My writings are available at the RFF website.

I also served in OIRA as staff economist from 1991 to 1997

Was responsible for leading FDA’s strategic planning efforts and policy analysis and development, preparedness, and oversight of FDA’s advisory committees. Played a leadership role developing new policies on the safety of food from animal clones, the regulation of genetically engineered animals, the prevention of mad cow disease, and the reauthorization of user fee programs for drugs and devices. In 2008 and 2009 initiated and led an effort to prevent future economically motivated adulteration of FDA-regulated products. At FDA also served as Associate Commissioner for Policy and Planning and Chief Economist in the Office of Planning.

The White House

Senior Economist for the environment and regulation, the President's Council of Economic Advisers, Executive Office of the President. 1997-1998.• Analyzed economic effects of limiting greenhouse gas emissions and different arrangements for international trade in emission permits. Helped draft key Congressional testimony on the Kyoto Protocol. Initiated proposals for developing countries to accept indexed greenhouse gas emissions targets as a form of participation in the Kyoto Protocol. Presented results to top officials from the White House and Cabinet agencies. • Analyzed electricity restructuring proposals, especially environmental policies to limit air pollutant emissions. Reviewed and critiqued key environmental regulations. Developed recommendations for members of the Council and other top White House officials. • Analyzed major air pollution regulations and persuaded decision-makers to adopt more efficient regulatory alternatives. • Chaired interagency group on methods of analyzing costs and benefits of federal regulations. • Authored parts of the Economic Report of the President 1998 and wrote several weekly economic briefings for the President.

Phd, Economics

Ba, Economics