David K. Jesuit

Exploring the Impact of Trade and Investment on Income Inequality A Cross-national Sectoral Analysis of the Developed Countries

This article explores the relationship between international integration and domestic inequality in the developed countries in the mid-1980s and early 1990s. The analysis examines two major modes of integration, trade and direct investment, disaggregating each by economic sector and distinguishing between imports and exports, and inbound and outbound flows and stocks. In measuring income inequality, extensive use is made of micro-data sets that have recently become available through the Luxembourg Income Study (LIS), which provides much more detailed and comparable data on income inequality than has heretofore been the case. In particular, LIS data can be aggregated at the level of economic sector, and permit the comparison of pre- and post-government income. The study finds few significant relationships between either trade or investment and sectoral income distribution. The overall conclusion is that economic globalization is not a critically important factor in explaining recent trends in income inequality in the Western world.

Electoral Turnout and State Redistribution: A Cross-National Study of Fourteen Developed Countries

This study explores the relationship between electoral participation and income redistribution by way of social transfers, using data from the European Social Survey, the Comparative Study of Electoral Systems, and the Luxembourg Income Study. It extends previous research by measuring the income skew of turnout rather than using average turnout as a proxy for its income bias. We find that, controlling for a number of other variables, the income skew of turnout is negatively related to transfer redistribution and that electoral participation by those in poverty is positively associated with redistribution in their favor.

The 1996 Chicago Latino Registered Voter Political Survey: Political Participation and Public Policy Positions

Abstract The Latino population in the United States has been expanding at a tremendous rate in recent decades and as the number of Latinos in the United States grows, so does their potential for influencing American politics grow. Yet, we have a very limited understanding of Latino civic engagement, political behavior, and public policy opinions. This article presents the results of a survey of 408 registered Latino voters in Chicago, Illinois. The findings advance a multidimensional understanding of Latino political behaviors and attitudes through the examination of multiple measures of political participation and opinions concerning political parties and public issues such as welfare reform, immigration, naturalization and official language policy, bilingual education, capital punishment, gun control, and affirmative action. Findings are discussed in the context of earlier studies of Latino electoral participation and American public policy opinions.

Local economic development and cross‐border networks

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to apply a model of regional networks and governance to cross‐border cases for the purpose of identifying determinants that help local governments overcome barriers and promote interaction in border areas most susceptible to globalization realities, namely “old economy” manufacturing and industrial centers. It aims to draw together research from a variety of perspectives on regional networks and explore efforts by two local European communities and one local US community to respond to the challenges posed by the global economy by interviewing stakeholders in territories that have experienced significant deindustrialization.Design/methodology/approach – Interviews were conducted with local, regional and central government officials, as well as private sector actors, in the Italian region of the Marches and in the countries of Luxembourg and the USA.Findings – The studys preliminary findings show a range of networks across several arenas closely associated with econom...

Making public management work in the global economy: lessons from Europe and North America

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the main themes in this special issue focusing on the impact of transformations in the global economy on public management.Design/methodology/approach – This paper takes the from of a presentation of articles in this special issue.Findings – The paper finds that focusing on examples form Europe and North America, public management adaptability varies across states and regions. Capacity is identified as an important indicator of adaptability.Originality/value – The paper introduces an issue that highlights concrete examples of adaptability in public management. It opens the door to further research tracing linkages between changes in the global environment and the practice of public management.

Principles and Best Practices of Public Administration in Italy and the United States

This article introduce an analysis of the New Public Management (NPM) approach based on an international comparison between United States and Italy. These two countries offer good cases for a comparative investigation as Italy has a legalistic cultural tradition in public administration while the cultural tradition in the United States emphasizes management. The key differences between NPM reforms in Italy and United States are to be found in their historical roots, implementation processes, continuity of reforms, political/administrative dichotomy, and focus on strategic management.

Multilevel Governance in North America: The Case of the Detroit River International Crossing

Abstract Although the notion of multilevel governance stems from research on the process of European integration, in recent years, scholars have applied this notion to a variety of places and contexts, diminishing the theoretical utility of the concept. In order to address recent criticisms, this article lends support to a recently revised conception of multilevel governance and explores the recent case of the Detroit River International Crossing, and the efforts to build a new bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. As part of this confirmatory case study, this article includes a close examination of the coordinated lobbying campaign that sought to defeat a ballot proposal in the state of Michigan (Proposition 6) that could have blocked the initiative. It will be shown that this case exhibits multilevel policy coordination across an international border and at various levels of government in both Canada and the United States. Moreover, public and private policy actors both played a substantial role, indicating that “Type II” best characterizes the mode of multilevel governance. In addition, this case also demonstrates the crucial role that effective public management plays in ensuring the success of these complex modes of policy formulation and implementation. Finally, the paper concludes with speculation about whether these types of multilevel governance arrangements promote or inhibit democratic accountability.

Public Administration and Interdependence

In this article, we begin by reviewing the literature regarding the interaction between national bureaucratic systems and international actors and institutions. In particular, we find Keohane and Nyes notion of “complex interdependence” to be useful in understanding the emerging interactions and multifaceted nature of public administration. This is demonstrated by a case study of the successful partnership between Fiat and Chrysler, in which several public bureaucracies were essential. We conclude with our observations about public administration in an increasingly interdependent and globalizing world and offer an agenda for future research in the field.