Moving federal offices outside Washington is proposed as a way to escape 'the Washington Swamp.' However, this underestimates the likelihood of creating a more entrenched bureaucracy, contrary to reformers' goals.
The U.S. Constitution limits the capital to a specific area, and critics historically warned that such a concentration would lead to a disconnection from the public, creating a government that serves itself.
Proponents argue that relocating offices closer to stakeholders will enhance productivity, but evidence is scant on whether physically moving bureaucrats leads to better outcomes or genuine public benefit.
Claims that relocating government offices will stimulate job creation in poorer regions ignore the complexities of economic development, as seen with disappointing outcomes from past initiatives like sports stadium subsidies.
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