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Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Advance Access originally published online on January 23, 2009
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory 2009 19(4):709-730; doi:10.1093/jopart/mun031
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Political Orientations and Behavior of Public Employees: A Cross-National Comparison

Jason L. Jensen, Paul E. Sum and David T. Flynn

University of North Dakota

Address correspondence to the author at jason.jensen{at}mail.business.und.edu.

Using data from 18 countries, we study the attitudes, behavior, and characteristics of government employees. Researchers have found mixed support when attempting to determine whether public employees differ from the general population, and they have speculated about the ramifications of any differences, including growth in the size of government and budget maximization. We assess whether government employees are comparatively more left leaning in their political ideology, vote at a higher rate, and vote for candidates on the left. In many countries, we find support for the prediction that public employees are more left leaning but we find much less support for the two behavioral predictions related to voting.


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