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Citizens' perceptions of the legitimacy of independent agencies: The effects of expertise‐based and reputation‐sourced authority.

Legitimacy is a central concern for independent agencies tasked with shaping policies. While expertise‐based and reputation‐sourced authority bases are assumed to be relevant for agency legitimacy, their individual and joint effects on citizens' perceptions lack comprehensive examination. To address...

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Published in:Public Administration Review Vol. 85; no. 5; pp. 1495 - 1512
Main Authors: Rimkutė, Dovilė, Mazepus, Honorata
Format: Article
Published: Wiley-Blackwell Sep/Oct2025
Subjects:
European Food Safety Authority
Reputation
Citizen attitudes
Legitimacy of governments
Power (Social sciences)
Public opinion polls
Independent regulatory commissions
Rational-legal authority
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