Design in the Public Sector with Chelsea Mauldin, Executive Director of the Public Policy Lab
Rosenfeld Review Podcast
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What is "the government" or "policy", really? A disambiguation
The problem lies in the ambiguity of the words 'government' and 'policy'. Government can refer to elected officials while also encompassing public servants in operational units. Similarly, policy can mean legislation, regulations, or the operational systems of executive agencies. This lack of clarity leads to confusion in discussions. For example, someone may dislike politicians but still value public services like trash collection. The ambiguity makes it difficult to accurately assess people's preferences.
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