AbstractUS Department of Transportation research funds historically have been awarded on the basis of competition and merit review. Over the last 15 years, however, transportation research programs have seen dramatic growth in earmarking, a practice in which Congress designates research funds for specific institutions named in legislation. This paper discusses driving forces for and potential risks associated with this practice and presents data on earmarking trends from five USDOT agencies.
Earmarking in the US Department of Transportation Research Programs
Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice ; 39 , 6 ; 501-521
2005-01-01
21 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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