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...
| Publicado en: | Public Administration Review Vol. 85; no. 5; pp. 1495 - 1512 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Sep/Oct2025
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