Justin de Benedictis-Kessner is an Associate Professor of Public Policy at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. His…
Yanilda MarÃa González is an Assistant Professor of Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. Her research focuses on policing, state…
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It was a big improvement for permitting and other forms of service delivery, but it's already outdated.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…
The evolving technology of 'digital twins' can provide a dynamic, real-time view of the urban environment and the impact of ideas for…
In expanding its program that lets residents vote on public spending, New York City is enlivening democracy and engaging the electorate.
An innovative apprenticeship program is working to bring some of Los Angeles' neediest residents into the city's workforce.
Socrates had it right: Dealing with the problems public leaders face requires knowing how and what to ask.