Frontmatter

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS vii
3. Foreword ix
4. Introduction 1
5. Chapter 1. Catch-22 Government: Federal Performancein Peril 14
6. Part I. Disruptive Influences
7. Chapter 2. Beyond the Financial Crisis: Regulators Confront New Challenges from Technological (R)evolution 45
8. Chapter 3. Big Data, AI, and Algorithmic Platforms: Implications for Governing and Public Policy 68
9. Chapter 4. Political Disruption: Is Amer i ca Headed Toward Uncontrollable Extremism or Partisan Goodwill? 87
10. Part II. Emerging Government and Governance
11. Chapter 5. The Intrinsic Functions of Government 105
12. Chapter 6. Reframing American Institutions: A Look Ahead to Midcentury 121
13. Chapter 7. Is Federal Public Service Reform Still Possible? Toward a “Volcker Rule” for Federal Contractors 140
14. Chapter 8. Good Government: Per sis tent Challenges, Smart Practices, and New Knowledge Needed 163
15. Part III. Public Service and Public Leaders
16. Chapter 9. A Personal Reflection on the Importance of Public Service 195
17. Chapter 10. Competencies of the Public Service in Challenging Regulatory Times 202
18. Chapter 11. Upending Public Policy Education 223
19. Chapter 12. The Emerging Public Leader: Characteristics, Opportunities, and Challenges 243
20. List of Contributors 265
21. Index 271
22. Acknowledgments 285