Sometimes bureaucrats are blamed for problems that are better placed on the shoulders of

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Bureaucrats are responsible for implementing policies created by elected policymakers. If the policies are flawed or ineffective, it is the fault of the policymakers and not the bureaucrats. The bureaucrats are simply carrying out their duties as instructed by the policymakers. Therefore, blaming bureaucrats for the failures of policies is misplaced.

Sometimes Bureaucrats Are Blamed for Problems That Are Better Placed