Co-producing field experiments in public management research: a guide to enhanced research-practice collaboration

Field experiments have great potential for examining causes and effects in public management research. However, field experiments pose unique challenges, including developing and maintaining support from public managers and organizations. We offer a guide to the design, planning, and implementation...

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Published in:Public management review 2024-02, Vol.26 (2), p.293-312
Main Authors: Jensen, Ulrich Thy, Helby Petersen, Ole, Jacobsen, Christian Bøtcher, Jessen Hansen, Jesper Asring, Maroulis, Spiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
co-production
Experiments
Field experiments
Management
practical guide
Public administration
public management research
research-practice collaboration
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Summary:Field experiments have great potential for examining causes and effects in public management research. However, field experiments pose unique challenges, including developing and maintaining support from public managers and organizations. We offer a guide to the design, planning, and implementation of collaborative field experiments for scholars looking to move from initial interest to action. Focusing on five key phases of the research process, we offer, in one place, a practical guide and critical discussion of the benefits and drawbacks of co-producing field experiments with practice. Recent examples of co-produced field experiments suggest mutual benefits for public management research and practice.
ISSN:1471-9037
1471-9045
DOI:10.1080/14719037.2022.2083848