Merrill, Thomas W. The Chevron Doctrine: Its Rise and Fall, and the Future of the Administrative State

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• The Chevron doctrine influences how courts evaluate agency interpretations of statutes, shaping the administrative landscape.
• Merrill reviews the historical origins and the evolution of the Chevron doctrine, addressing key debates surrounding it.
• This analysis presents the critical standard used by courts when assessing statutory interpretations by administrative agencies.
• The examination raises questions about the doctrine's adequacy and future in the governance of administrative practices.