In political science, one issue still in need of greater theorizing is the proper measurement of
bureaucratic autonomy, that is, the degree of discretion that political principals should grant …

Bureaucracy is everywhere. Unelected bureaucrats are a key link between government and
citizens, between policy and implementation. Bureaucratic politics constitutes a growing …

Abstract In October 2020, President Donald Trump sought to convert many US federal civil
servants to at‐will employees by executive order. Trump's initiative, referred to as Schedule …

Given the benefits to economic growth and economic mobility, and the need to transition to
green energy, getting infrastructure built is an urgent issue. I first review the evidence on the …

Data are produced every single instant in the modern era of technological breakthroughs we
live in today and is correctly termed as the lifeblood of today's world; whether it is Google or …

Do basic administrative arrangements in the national public sector affect the prevalence of
antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and if so, how? AMR, one of humanity's most pressing …

The legitimacy of democracy and civil rights is based upon laws and administrative
procedures. The presence of a legal framework and its application by bureaucrats in their …

Populist, illiberal, or outright autocratic movements threaten democracies worldwide,
particularly when such extreme political forces gain control of executive power. For public …

This article explores the patterns of bureaucratic recruitment—focusing on who prepares for
and passes the civil service examination—using unique panel data that capture and track …

The Government Analytics Handbook presents frontier evidence and practitioner insights on
how to leverage data to strengthen public administration. Covering a range of microdata …