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Administrative Burden: Policymaking By Other Means
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Winner Of The 2020 Outstanding Book Award Presented By The Public And Nonprofit Section Of The National Academy Of Managementwinner Of The 2019 Louis Brownlow Book Award From The National Academy Of Public Administrationbureaucracy, Confusing Paperwork, And Complex Regulationsor What Public Policy Scholars Pamela Herd And Donald Moynihan Call Administrative Burdensoften Introduce Delay And Frustration Into Our Experiences With Government Agencies. Administrative Burdens Diminish The Effectiveness Of Public Programs And Can Even Block Individuals From Fundamental Rights Like Voting. In Administrativeburden, Herd And Moynihan Document That The Administrative Burdens Citizens Regularly Encounter In Their Interactions With The State Are Not Simply Unintended Byproducts Of Governance, But The Result Of Deliberate Policy Choices. Because Burdens Affect Peoples Perceptions Of Government And Often Perpetuate Longstanding Inequalities, Understanding Why Administrative Burdens Exist And How They Can Be Reduced Is Essential For Maintaining A Healthy Public Sector.Through Indepth Case Studies Of Federal Programs And Controversial Legislation, The Authors Show That Administrative Burdens Are The Nutsandbolts Of Policy Design. Regarding Controversial Issues Such As Voter Enfranchisement Or Abortion Rights, Lawmakers Often Use Administrative Burdens To Limit Access To Rights Or Services They Oppose. For Instance, Legislators Have Implemented Administrative Burdens Such As Complicated Registration Requirements And Strict Voteridentification Laws To Suppress Turnout Of African American Voters. Similarly, The Right To An Abortion Is Legally Protected, But Many States Require Women Seeking Abortions To Comply With Burdens Such As Mandatory Waiting Periods, Ultrasounds, And Scripted Counseling. As Herd And Moynihan Demonstrate, Administrative Burdens Often Disproportionately Affect The Disadvantaged Who Lack The Resources To Deal With The Financial And Psychological Costs Of Navigating These Obstacles.However, Policymakers Have Sometimes Reduced Administrative Burdens Or Shifted Them Away From Citizens And Onto The Government. One Example Is Social Security, Which Early Administrators Of The Program Implemented In The 1930S With The Goal Of Minimizing Burdens For Beneficiaries. As A Result, The Takeup Rate Is About 100 Percent Because The Social Security Administration Keeps Track Of Peoples Earnings For Them, Automatically Calculates Benefits And Eligibility, And Simply Requires An Easy Online Enrollment Or Visiting One Of 1,200 Field Offices. Making More Programs And Public Services Operate This Efficiently, The Authors Argue, Requires Adoption Of A Nonpartisan, Evidencebased Metric For Determining When And How To Institute Administrative Burdens, With A Bias Toward Reducing Them. By Ensuring That The Publics Interaction With Government Is No More Onerous Than It Need Be, Policymakers And Administrators Can Reduce Inequality, Boost Civic Engagement, And Build An Efficient State That Works For All Citizens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Administrative Burden: Policymaking by Other Means'? A: The book explores how administrative burdens in public policy, such as complex regulations and bureaucratic processes, can hinder access to essential services and rights, particularly for disadvantaged groups.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Pamela Herd and Donald Moynihan, both of whom are recognized scholars in public policy.
- Q: What awards has this book won? A: The book received the 2020 Outstanding Book Award from the Public and Nonprofit Section of the National Academy of Management and the 2019 Louis Brownlow Book Award from the National Academy of Public Administration.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Administrative Burden'? A: The book was published on January 9, 2019.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the focus of the case studies in the book? A: The case studies focus on federal programs and controversial legislation, illustrating how administrative burdens are used to influence access to rights and services.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in public administration? A: Yes, the book is highly relevant for those interested in public administration, policy design, and the impacts of bureaucratic processes on citizen engagement.
- Q: What are some key issues discussed in the book? A: Key issues include voter enfranchisement, abortion rights, and how administrative burdens disproportionately affect marginalized communities.
- Q: Does the book offer solutions to reduce administrative burdens? A: Yes, the authors discuss strategies for policymakers to minimize administrative burdens and enhance the effectiveness of public programs.