Cato Podcast

Fire More Federal Workers

Apr 29, 2015
Explore the low firing rate of federal workers compared to the private sector, the historical context and consequences of political replacements, and the challenges of increasing the firing rate in the federal bureaucracy without compromising political appointments. Also discusses the need for increased accountability and advocates for reform in the federal government.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Need for Firing and Reform in the Federal Government
02:20 • 4min
3
Challenges of Civil Service Reform and the Need to Shrink Bureaucracies
06:20 • 2min