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Presidents And The Politics Of Structure, Terry M. Moe, Scott A. Wilson
Presidents And The Politics Of Structure, Terry M. Moe, Scott A. Wilson
Law and Contemporary Problems
The presidency is discussed in order to bring it more squarely within the terrain of positive theory by presenting it as a well-developed, nuanced and powerful institution in its own right. Political issues that have a direct bearing on the institutional balance of power are theoretically analyzed.
Tqm-Ing Omb: Or Why Regulatory Review Under Executive Order 12,291 Works Poorly And What President Clinton Should Do About It, E. Donald Elliott
Tqm-Ing Omb: Or Why Regulatory Review Under Executive Order 12,291 Works Poorly And What President Clinton Should Do About It, E. Donald Elliott
Law and Contemporary Problems
Reflections are presented on how Pres Clinton should improve the deeply troubled relationship between the OMB and other government agencies. No president would dream of abolishing review of agency actions by the OMB.
Comment On “Presidents And The Politics Of Structure”, Roberta Romano
Comment On “Presidents And The Politics Of Structure”, Roberta Romano
Law and Contemporary Problems
Terry Moe and Scott Wilson's (1994) theory elaborating on the president's countervailing institutional motivation to strengthen and consolidate the bureaucracy under presidential control is examined. The omission of political parties and courts from the analysis could have altered some of their conclusions on comparative institutional advantages.
Comment: Confrontation Or Cooperation For Mutual Gain, Jonathan R. Macey
Comment: Confrontation Or Cooperation For Mutual Gain, Jonathan R. Macey
Law and Contemporary Problems
Terry Moe and Scott Wilson's (1994) criticism of the role of the president in Positive Political Theory is examined. The theory that the concentration of political power in the hands of the president is beneficial to the US Since the president is better able to resist particularized pressures is questioned.