Wang, XiaoHu
Assessing public particpation in U.S. Cities - 2001
This research provides empirical evidence about public participation in U.S. municipalities. Using data from a national survey, pulbic participation was measured, and its possible cuases and impactswere examined. It was found that although a variety of participation mechanisms are used, participation in administrative decision making is limited. It was also found that size of government adn political divisiveness may be reasons for public participation in decision making. Finally, it is demonstrated that participation may identify public needs and build consensus and that public attitude toward government may not change as a results of participation
Assessing public particpation in U.S. Cities - 2001
This research provides empirical evidence about public participation in U.S. municipalities. Using data from a national survey, pulbic participation was measured, and its possible cuases and impactswere examined. It was found that although a variety of participation mechanisms are used, participation in administrative decision making is limited. It was also found that size of government adn political divisiveness may be reasons for public participation in decision making. Finally, it is demonstrated that participation may identify public needs and build consensus and that public attitude toward government may not change as a results of participation
