Federalist No. 44: What Is the Role of Intergovernmental Relations in Federalism?

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Agranoff, Robert
• 署名单位: Indiana University System; Indiana University Bloomington
• 刊物名称: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REVIEW
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0033-3352
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-6210.2011.02464.x
• 发表日期: 2011
• 页码: S68-S77
• 关键词: management; networks; implementation; collaboration

摘要

Federalist No. 44 examines the connective mechanisms underlying a federal system of government. Traditionally called intergovernmental relations, these systems were intended to facilitate the pursuit of effective implementation of national policies. This essay suggests that the national government's officers should not be impressed by collaboration unless it produces better performance or lower costs. Collaboration is a means to an end, not an absolute requirement.