The Public Interest and Administrative Discretion
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11674352 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Thomas J Barth (0000-0002-4462-2405, Memphis State University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1992 |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 289-300 |
| Publication date | 1992-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The American Review of Public Administration (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0275-0740 • E-ISSN: 1552-3357 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/027507409202200403 |
| OpenAlex | W2167593426 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 10 |
| References cited | 5 |
The public interest is a much neglected concept that has powerful symbolic and instrumental value. Building on the work of Goodsell, this article provides a framework to examine the degree to which a policy or program is in the public interest. This research presents four cases that illustrate how serving the public interest in a democracy requires ongoing concern with not only what is done but also with how it is done. Furthermore, the cases demonstrate that public administrators can heavily influence the degree to which a policy or program is in the public interest
Administrative discretion · Democracy · Discretion · Political science · Politics · Public interest · Public policy · Public relations · Special Interest Group · Value (mathematics · Work (physics · Computer Science · Corruption and Economic Development · Engineering · Law · Political Influence and Corporate Strategies · Public Administration · Public Policy and Administration Research
Public Interest
Decentralization and administrative discretion in Tanzania
Redescribing the public interest
The Influence of Legislative Oversight on Discretionary Authority
Street-Level Leadership
Artificial Intelligence and Administrative Discretion
Where it all starts
A New Public Philosophy for a New Railroad Era
The discretionary power of the environmental assessment practitioner
Restraining the Unitary Executive
| Unique citing works | 10 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,33 |
| Citation span | 1996 - 2023 (28) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 10 |