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Name: Fifth Risk
Author: Michael Lewis

Fifth Risk explores key administrative bodies within the United States federal government, focusing on public administration practices, civil service roles, and governance across the executive branch during the period 2017‑2021.

First publish date: 2018

Genre: Politics & Government/Government

Authors: Michael Lewis

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