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Complexity thinking in public administration’s theories-in-use

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A compressed overview of complexity theory in public administration creates a starting point for comparison with other theories-in-use. The underpinning methodological traditions of extant theories of public administration are compared for compatibilities with complexity theory. Concepts generally acknowledged as within the scope and interest of public administration scholars (actors, policy processes, decisions, power, information and values) are used to extend the analysis of complexity theory’s contribution. The paper concludes that understanding the complexity friendliness of extant theories will both facilitate the greater use of complexity theory in PA and extend the explanatory capacity of the existing compatible theories.

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  • Elizabeth Eppel, 2017. "Complexity thinking in public administration’s theories-in-use," Public Management Review, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 19(6), pages 845-861, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rpxmxx:v:19:y:2017:i:6:p:845-861
    DOI: 10.1080/14719037.2016.1235721
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    3. Yi Yang, 2021. "Critical realism and complexity theory: Building a nonconstructivist systems research framework for effective governance analysis," Systems Research and Behavioral Science, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 38(1), pages 177-183, January.
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