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The Politics of Regulatory Change: A Tale of Two Agencies
The Politics of Regulatory Change A Tale of Two Agencies Author:Richard A. Harris, Sidney M. Milkis Ever since public interest necessitated a dramatic expansion of the government's involvement in the protection of public health, the consumer and the environment two decades ago, a powerful counter-movement to curtail socio-economic regulation gained momentum. The authors assess the long-term consequences of the Reagan administration's attempts ... more »at regulatory reform through an in-depth study of how two of the biggest regulatory agencies--the Federal Trade Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency--were affected by these reforms. The new Second edition continues the coverage of American regulatory politics through the Bush administration, concluding that twelve years of aggressive deregulation have ultimately foundered.« less