Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
policy evaluation, government officials, evidence-based reports
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Political Science
Abstract
Many academics and government officials promote the use of scientifically rigorous policy evaluations, yet studies show that most practitioners seldom employ such evaluations, despite a growing body of policy-relevant academic literature. This represents a fundamental flaw of delegation, as citizens prefer the most efficient provision of public goods, but government officials fail to use available information to improve policy outcomes. This study examines how screening and monitoring of government officials are associated with practitioner engagement in academic research.
Recommended Citation
Moffit, Nick and Hawkins, Darren
(2019)
"Improving the Bureaucracy: What Leads Government Officials to Use Evidence-Based Reports?,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2019:
Iss.
2019, Article 34.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2019/iss2019/34