Download This PaperA Theory of Political Control and Agency Discretion
American Journal of Political Science, Vol. 33, No. 3, August 1989
27 Pages Posted: 28 Aug 2007
Abstract
Focuses on the theory of political control and government agency discretion in the United States. Process of policy execution; Definition of agency discretion; Roles of players in determination of policy.
Keywords: delegation, agency loss, congress, bureaucracy
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Mathew D. McCubbins
Department of Political Science and Law School, Duke University ( email )
210 Science Drive
Box 90362
Durham, NC 27708
United States
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