Judging the blame game: how do citizens react to blame shifting in public service delivery?

This article examines blame shifting, where elected officials attempt to deflect blame for negative outcomes onto other actors. While prior research suggests that citizens generally disapprove of this tactic, this study re-evaluates how contextual factors shape these reactions, focusing specifically...

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Publicado en:	Journal of Public Administration Research & Theory Vol. 36; no. 3; pp. 316 - 329
Autor principal:	Nowlan, Oscar
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	Oxford University Press / USA Jul2026
Materias:	United Kingdom Public services Responsibility Political accountability Public administration Guilt (Psychology) Municipal services Delegation of authority Public opinion
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