What would you do if, the very day you were hired, you knew you
could be unemployed in as little as two years? You'd seek
opportunities in your current job to develop a portfolio of skills
and contacts in order to make yourself more attractive to future
employers. Representatives and senators think about their jobs in
Congress in precisely this way, according to Glen R. Parker.While
in office, members of Congress plan not merely for the next
election but for the next stage of their careers. By networking,
serving on committees, and championing particular legislation, they
deliberately accumulate human capital - expertise, networks, and
reputation - which later will give them bargaining power on the job
market. Parker's study of the post-elective careers of more than
200 former members of Congress, including both U.S. representatives
and senators, who left office during the last half-century shows
that such strategic planning generally succeeds. In most cases, the
human capital these politicians amassed while in office increased
their occupational mobility and earning power."" Capitol
Investment$"" offers a sophisticated yet accessible analysis of the
acquisition and marketability of political skills. It suggests that
an awareness of the trade in human capital shapes an
office-holder's actions as much as the desire to win another
election.Members of Congress purposefully develop expertise to
improve their employment prospects after they leave office.
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Imprint: |
The University of Michigan Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Economics, Cognition & Society |
Release date: |
August 2008 |
First published: |
August 2008 |
Authors: |
Glenn R. Parker
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
272 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-472-07037-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
|
LSN: |
0-472-07037-1 |
Barcode: |
9780472070374 |
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