Algorithms and Decision-Making in the Public Sector
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- 13 October 2021
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Annual Reviews in Annual Review of Law and Social Science
- Vol. 17 (1), 309-334
- https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-lawsocsci-041221-023808
Abstract
This article surveys the use of algorithmic systems to support decision-making in the public sector. Governments adopt, procure, and use algorithmic systems to support their functions within several contexts—including criminal justice, education, and benefits provision—with important consequences for accountability, privacy, social inequity, and public participation in decision-making. We explore the social implications of municipal algorithmic systems across a variety of stages, including problem formulation, technology acquisition, deployment, and evaluation. We highlight several open questions that require further empirical research. Expected final online publication date for the Annual Review of Law and Social Science, Volume 17 is October 2021. Please see http://www.annualreviews.org/page/journal/pubdates for revised estimates.Keywords
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