Including an examination of the 2008 financial crisis, this book looks at how the US political systems fares when put under pressure
Some analysts have called distrust the biggest governmental crisis of our time. It is unquestionably a huge problem, undermining confidence in our elected institutions,... Læs mere
This brief book frames the big puzzles and, through lively stories and clear examples, provides a valuable how-to guide for producing analysis that works.
Argues that the civil service system, which was devised to create a uniform process for recruiting high-quality workers to government, is no longer... Læs mere
Argues for a rebirth of the Progressive spirit with a dedication to making government work better. Donald Kettl... Læs mere
Over the last quarter century, governments around the world have launched ambitious efforts to reform how they manage their programs. Citizens have demanded smaller, cheaper, more effective governments.
Over the last two decades, governments around the world have launched ambitious efforts to reform the way they manage their programs. Citizens in nations like Mongolia and Sweden, New Zealand, and the United States have demanded smaller, cheaper, more effective governments.
In a searching examination of why the “competition prescription” has not worked well, Donald F. Kettl finds that government has largely been a poor... Læs mere