"Shapiro and Borie-Holtz distinguish the reality from the rhetoric of regulatory reform by looking at past efforts through several different lenses. In clearly written prose, they review theories on what motivates regulation and initiatives for reform, present empirical analysis of reform efforts in the states, and supplement their findings with in-depth case studies and interviews. Anyone interested in understanding the motivations and effects of regulatory reform, regardless of their views on its merits, will benefit from reading this book."¿

¿Susan E. Dudley, Director, The George Washington University Regulatory Studies Center

"This important book provocatively challenges the conventional wisdom of regulatory reform, making the case that administrative procedures do little to affect the timing or outcomes of government rulemaking. Shapiro and Borie-Holtz convincingly explain why politicians nevertheless act as if procedure matters, revealing why regulatory reform remains a popular but controversial item on state and federal policy agendas."

¿Cary Coglianese, Edward B. Shils Professor of Law and Professor of Political Science, University of Pennsylvania

 "Not only would it serve as a valuable text for courses in political science and public administration, but it will benefit anyone interested in understanding regulatory reform."

- Susan E. Dudley, Risk Analysis

"The book provides some of the first empirical traction on the imposition and effects of regulatory reforms across the 50 American states¿a topic that has long been recognized as important but has been infrequently investigated systematically."

-Susan Webb Yackee, University of Wisconsin-Madison

"Shapiro and Borie-Holtz (both, Rutgers Univ.) provide a convincing account of the allure of regulatory reform.  Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates."

- M S. Rodriguez, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, in CHOICE