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Coming to Terms with Accountability

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  • Tom Willems
  • Wouter Van Dooren

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In this article, we develop a theoretical argument that leads to a more optimistic outlook on the present state of accountability. By combining the different forums and functions of accountability in a multidimensional manner, the possibilities to hold power to account may be larger than often assumed. The main reason is that functions no longer depend on the well-functioning of a single forum and each forum serves multiple functions. In order to study accountability on a more systematic basis, we urgently need a solid conceptual framework. We aim to contribute to this much wanted coming to terms with accountability.

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  • Tom Willems & Wouter Van Dooren, 2012. "Coming to Terms with Accountability," Public Management Review, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 14(7), pages 1011-1036, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:pubmgr:v:14:y:2012:i:7:p:1011-1036
    DOI: 10.1080/14719037.2012.662446
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    1. Power, Michael, 1999. "The Audit Society: Rituals of Verification," OUP Catalogue, Oxford University Press, number 9780198296034.
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    2. Marija Aleksovska & Thomas Schillemans & Stephan Grimmelikhuijsen, 2019. "Lessons from five decades of experimental and behavioral research on accountability: A systematic literature review," Journal of Behavioral Public Administration, Center for Experimental and Behavioral Public Administration, vol. 2(2).

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