• Who is talking about how to build trust in government?

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    Two individuals are discussing how to build trust in government:

    1. Margaret Levi on the offers insights into why citizens might trust governments. She highlights several key factors:

      • Perceived trustworthiness and fairness of the government.
      • The government's ability to fulfill its promises and punish free riders.
      • The belief that processes in distributing goods and making decisions are fair.
      • Ongoing renegotiation between citizens and government to maintain trust.

      These factors contribute to citizens' willingness to comply with government demands: 1 2.

    2. Nicholas Bagley on the discusses the concept of government effectiveness and its relationship to trust. He debates the dangers of empowering government too much, emphasizing that trust is crucial for a functioning democracy and suggests that it is preferable to have a capable government, even if not perfect, than a crippled one that cannot fulfill its roles: 3.

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