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Structured to Fail? provides a comprehensive analysis of regulatory agency performance and the systemic challenges that impede effectiveness. Christopher Carrigan investigates why government regulatory bodies frequently struggle to fulfill their missions, despite sophisticated organizational structures and dedicated personnel.
The book explores the fundamental tension between competing mandates that agencies must navigate. Carrigan demonstrates how conflicting objectives, resource constraints, and political pressures create structural impediments to regulatory success. Through detailed case studies and empirical analysis, he reveals patterns in regulatory failure and identifies the institutional factors that contribute to underperformance.
This work is essential for policymakers, organizational theorists, and public administration professionals seeking to understand regulatory dysfunction. Carrigan’s insights offer valuable perspective on how institutional design choices shape agency outcomes and why reform efforts often fall short of expectations.
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