A Systematic Review of Field Experiments in Public Administration

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Hansen, Jesper Asring; Tummers, Lars
• 署名单位: Aarhus University; Aarhus University; Utrecht University
• 刊物名称: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REVIEW
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0033-3352
• DOI: 10.1111/puar.13181
• 发表日期: 2020
• 页码: 921-931
• 关键词: TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP; performance information; citizen coproduction; Cognitive biases; service; TRANSPARENCY; DESIGN; IMPACT; DISCRIMINATION; satisfaction

摘要

Field experiments have become popular in public administration. By allowing for the identification of causal effects in realistic settings, field experiments may become central in several research agendas of relevance to the field. Conducting field experiments is difficult and problems often occur along the way. However, researchers new to the method have few resources in public administration to consider the problems that arise when conducting field experiments. This systematic review identifies 42 field experiments in public administration and serves as an introduction to field experiments in public administration. The article discusses how field experiments developed over time and highlights trends in field experimentation in public administration. It then discusses issues to consider when designing field experiments. Among these are costs, practicality, ethics, and validity. Finally, the authors suggest a future research agenda for public administration field experiments.