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Book SynopsisIn this book, professional economists and lawyers who were at, or near, the top of the decision-making process in various federal agencies during the Reagan years discuss attempts to reign in the bureaucracy. Their candid comments and personal insights shed new light on the susceptibility of the American government to bureaucratic interests.
Trade Review"The best book on Reagan's overall regulatory relief effort ... important lessons for scholars, policy-makers and regulatory practitioners." -- James C. Miller III, former director, Office of Management and Budget. "A valuable retrospective document for those who would understand the latest 'wave' in the history of regulation." -- Journal of American History. "Students of regulation should find this volume rich in detail ... written so that the informed layperson can relate to the subject." -- Southern Economic Journal.