Appointing the Most Able and Motivated Bureaucrats? The Role of Electoral Incentives
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Speaker
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FieldOrganizations and Markets
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LocationErasmus University Rotterdam, E building, Kitchen/Lounge E1
Rotterdam -
Date and time
March 06, 2025
12:00 - 13:00
Title and abstract of this seminar might be subject to change.
Abstract
A competent and motivated bureaucracy is vital for designing and implementing common good policies. We show theoretically how electoral concerns may discourage politicians from appointing competent bureaucrats. Conservative politicians may appoint mediocre and unmotivated bureaucrats to lower trust in bureaucrats and, in turn, reduce the opposition’s and voters’ support for implementing new policies. Joint paper with Otto Swank.