Behind the Bureaucrats

The video features Brian Epstein discussing the overlooked factors in models of bureaucratic corruption. He emphasizes the role of authorizers, such as oligarchs, in selecting bureaucrats, which influences bureaucratic decisions. Epstein argues that understanding these authorizers is crucial for comprehending political decisions. He highlights the ontological dependence of bureaucratic choices on authorizers' decisions and critiques existing models for neglecting these influences.

What is the relationship between bureaucratic choices and the decisions made by authorizers?

Why is it important to understand the decisions of authorizers when modeling bureaucratic corruption?