1. Department of Urban Affairs, College of Letters and Science, The University of Wisconsin, 53201, Milwaukee, WI 2. Department of Political Science, The University of Wisconsin, 53201, Milwaukee, WI
Abstract:
This study analyzes the role of public service professional associations or professional interest groups (PIGs) in municipal government technology transfer. The purpose of the study is to examine the role of professional associations in technology transfer and to suggest a number of policy recommendations to assist these associations and the federal government in promoting innovations as potential solutions to local government problems.