In a sweeping overview of more than a century of history, drawing on his inimitable combination of statistical analysis and storytelling,…
County governments are a crucial component of the fabric of American democracy. Yet there has been almost no previous research on the…
Governments around the world are increasingly recognizing the power of problem-oriented governance as a way to address complex public…
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When does self-interest influence public opinion on contentious public policies? The bulk of theory in political science suggests that self…
It was a big improvement for permitting and other forms of service delivery, but it's already outdated. The new goal should be no-stop…
In expanding its program that lets residents vote on public spending, New York City is enlivening democracy and engaging the electorate.
When avid fans describe their love of baseball — and here I include myself, as well as Susan Jacoby, the author of “Why Baseball Matters…
BOOK DESCRIPTIONIn this important book, former mayor and Harvard professor Stephen Goldsmith and NYU professor Neil Kleiman propose a way…
For many Americans, cities have become a beacon of hope. They are widely recognized as engines of the U.S. economy and laboratories of…
Democratic accountability relies on the ability of citizens to reward and punish politicians in elections. Electoral institutions, such as…