Power and Politics in Federal Regulatory Commissions

Patterns of power and political processes within public agencies are poorly understood. From a political-economy perspective and based upon interview data, seven federal regulatory commissions are examined to ascertain the structure and foundations ofpower in them and salient characteristics of its...

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Published in:Administration & society 1980-05, Vol.12 (1), p.37-68
Main Authors: Welborn, David M., Brown, Anthony E.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Independent regulatory commissions
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Summary:Patterns of power and political processes within public agencies are poorly understood. From a political-economy perspective and based upon interview data, seven federal regulatory commissions are examined to ascertain the structure and foundations ofpower in them and salient characteristics of its mobilization and utilization. The analysis shows that contrary to common perceptions, the structure ofpower in the commissions is marked by substantial stability and integration in the position of chairman.
ISSN:0095-3997
1552-3039
DOI:10.1177/009539978001200103