The Impact of Bureaucratic Incentives on Government Performance: A Comparison of Three Papers

Authors

  • Justin Zheng

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61173/t2jxda64

Keywords:

Bureaucracy, Incentives, Government Performance, Public Service Motivation, State Capacity

Abstract

This paper compares three influential studies on bureaucratic incentives and government performance. It examines how recruitment, financial incentives, and public service motivation affect bureaucratic behavior and state capacity. The analysis highlights the trade-offs between attracting talented candidates and preserving intrinsic motivation, providing insights for public sector reform.

References

[1] Ashraf, Nava, Bandiera, Oriana, Davenport, Edward, and Lee, Scott S. (2020). Losing Prosociality in the Quest for Talent?

[2] Duflo, Esther, Hanna, Rema, and Ryan, Stephen (2012). Incentives Work: Getting Teachers to Come to School.

[3] Dal Bó, Ernesto, Finan, Frederico, and Rossi, Martin (2013). Strengthening State Capabilities.

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Published

2026-08-13

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 4 (2026): Volume 4, Issue 4

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