Of course, political connections and loyalty also factor into promotion decisions, especially at higher levels of government. But, as the US-based political scientist Pierre Landry and his colleagues have observed, economic growth is key, particularly among officials at the county and municipal levels, where much of the government’s growth-enhancing activities – such as infrastructure investment – take place.
当然，政治关系和忠诚也在升迁决定中起着作用，特别是在政府高层。但是，美国政治学家皮埃尔·拉迪（Pierre Landry）及其同事观察到，经济增长才是关键，特别是在市级层次。政府的增长强化措施——如基础设施投资——大部分在市级层次展开。