When Federalism Works

by Paul E. Peterson, Barry G. Rabe, Kenneth K. Wong

Book Overview

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Twenty years ago cooperative federalism, in the form of federal grant-in-aid programs administered by state and local governments, was applauded almost without reservation as the best means of helping the handicapped, the educationally disadvantaged, the poor, and other groups with special needs. More recently these same programs have been criticized for excessive regulations and red tape, bureaucratic ineptitude, and high cost. The criticisms...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0815770197
• ISBN13: 9780815770190
• Release Date: November 1986
• Publisher: Rlpg/Galleys
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.0"