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528 | Jennifer Pahlka & Andrew Greenway: The State Capacity Agenda for 2025

The Realignment

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Infrastructure Development Challenges and the Cascade of Rigidity

This chapter delves into the intricate issues plaguing infrastructure development in the U.S., particularly the lengthy approval processes for power projects. It highlights the concept of 'cascade of rigidity' and the struggle of policymakers to expedite essential energy infrastructure amidst bureaucratic hurdles.

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