Experiments in Public Management Research: Challenges and Contributions Oliver James, Sebastian R. Jilke, and Gregg G. Van Ryzin is an English-language printed study book on experimental research within public management. This work is intended for professionals and researchers who deal with public sectors and governance.
The book analyzes the role of experimental research in public management and discusses the theoretical and practical contributions that these methods provide. It offers insight into different experimental approaches, such as lab experiments, field experiments, and survey experiments, and their value for identifying causal relationships.
With a focus on public management research, this title addresses current challenges and opportunities in the field. It is a relevant reference work for researchers and graduate students who focus on public policy, public administration, and administrative innovation.
Topics include the methodological approach to experiments, the relationship to theory development, and the impact on research practices. This book is thematically aligned with Business and Management, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management, and general management theories.