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Lincoln’s Public Finance during the Civil War and Lessons for Today’s Lawmakers

Lincoln’s Public Finance during the Civil War and Lessons for Today’s Lawmakers

We can learn a lot from Lincoln’s success in dealing with the existential threats that confronted our nation nearly 150 years ago. My hope is that our current elected officials…

The Humpty Dumpty Problem – Part One

The Humpty Dumpty Problem – Part One

Recently, there have been a number of articles in the lay press recommending a limited number of things to do to stay healthy...All reasonable, and all supported by extensive studies.…

Where Did Everyone Go?

Where Did Everyone Go?

Most of all, we must be open to recognizing that things have changed. We can make sure those changes enable success or we can let them drain our numbers. We…

Data-Driven Strategic Planning

Data-Driven Strategic Planning

Embrace data-driven strategic plans that support evidence-based decision making to allow local governments to be more responsive to community needs and ultimately more effective in achieving desired outcomes.…

Why Government Agencies Need Two Operating Systems to Innovate and Work Effectively

Why Government Agencies Need Two Operating Systems to Innovate and Work Effectively

Adopting dual operating systems supported by technological innovations like AI is essential for government agencies to satisfy modern expectations and provide better services.…

Generational Diversity & Public Responsibility

Generational Diversity & Public Responsibility

However, if one takes a long look at generational concerns regarding consistent public responsibility for sustaining good government, traditional expectations and standards remain consistent.…

Things Only Budgeteers Understand

Things Only Budgeteers Understand

Executing public dollars responsibly is a multistep process that involves people agreeing on priorities, experts designing effective programs, hiring and training employees and contractors, awarding grants and so on. Shortcuts…

The Modern Public Administration Graduate Curriculum

The Modern Public Administration Graduate Curriculum

What is the modern public administration graduate curriculum? Asked another way: How are MPA programs constructed and should this evolve for the 2024 current/aspiring public administrator?…

Charting a Visionary Course: Analyzing India’s Interim Budget— ‘Amrit Kaal as Kartavya Kaal

Charting a Visionary Course: Analyzing India’s Interim Budget— ‘Amrit Kaal as Kartavya Kaal

As India embarks on this transformative journey, the Interim Budget 2024 not only outlines the fiscal roadmap for the year but also serves as a beacon illuminating the path towards…

The Case for Curiosity

The Case for Curiosity

While certainty and stability may seem enticing, the proven benefits available through cultivating curiosity can help us overcome our fear of change.…

Democracy….to the Manner Born

Democracy….to the Manner Born

Democracy is always a revolution in the means of equality. If we are not careful, pretense will make our democracy a tourist site. We must reintroduce truth to the system…