The Purpose and Scope of Public Administration for Democracies

Public administrators need to learn that efficiency, and even effectiveness, are not ends in themselves. They are necessary means to a higher end: the trust and support of the public for our democratic institutions.…
Can the Market Solve the Wicked Problem of Space Debris?
If left unchecked, space junk could pose significant problems for future generations, rendering access to space increasingly difficult or perhaps even impossible.…
Negotiating City/County Manager Employment Contracts, Part Two
It is likely that the terms of an initial employment agreement will follow you for your entire tenure...make sure you are willing to live with the terms but also don’t sour the relationship with the council in the process.…
How Will Work-from-Home Affect City Finances?
We predict that some cities will experience very large declines in demand for commercial space but that smaller cities may experience somewhat smaller shocks because they are less likely to have heavy concentrations of employment in industries that are most likely to switch to work from home.…
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