Accountability in Crises and Public Trust in Governing Institutions

With crises in all areas of government taking first seat in news media, the issue of how to maintain public trust in governing institutions is becoming critical. Accountability in Crises and Public Trust in Governing Institutions presents a framework for thinking about and strengthening trust in government through the process of accountability in crises.The book empirically maps and connects key pieces of the puzzle of when and how accountability matters for confidence in our leaders, and how exertion of accountability in crises can be linked to credibility crises. The book presents empirical evidence from examination of the general bases for accountability in public administration, and at the accountability mechanisms of specific administrative systems, before focuing on longer term policy changes.Accountability in Crises and Public Trust in Governing Institutions will be of interest to students and scholars of public policy, political leadership and governance.