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Experimental research in public administration: a study of gender representation in the police

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  • Federica Alberti

    (University of Portsmouth)

  • Karen Johnston

    (University of Portsmouth)

  • Foteini Kravari

    (University of Portsmouth)

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We draw on the theory of representative bureaucracy to examine as to whether there is symbolic effects of a passively representative public organization. In this study we experimentally examine whether the gender representation of a police department affects the extent to which citizens find the department as an attractive place of employment. The results of the study show that there are no significant effects overall.

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  • Federica Alberti & Karen Johnston & Foteini Kravari, 2022. "Experimental research in public administration: a study of gender representation in the police," Working Papers in Economics & Finance 2022-02, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth Business School, Economics and Finance Subject Group.
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    1. Gregg G. Van Ryzin & Norma M. Riccucci & Huafang Li, 2017. "Representative bureaucracy and its symbolic effect on citizens: a conceptual replication," Public Management Review, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 19(9), pages 1365-1379, October.
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