"In September 1981, scholars joined federal, state, and local policymakers at a conference to grapple with those issues of federalism that the Reagan administration had identified as major concerns. Most of the chapters in this book are taken from papers given at the conference, together with comments by respondents. The book forms a spirited reaction to the president's proposals"--Back cover.

This report was approved by the Commission on December 4, 1985, as an Information Report.