Administrative Law, Algorithmic Decision-Making and Government Accountability

Abstract

Administrative law regulates the exercise of public power by executive agencies and other administrative bodies. Algorithmic decision-making can increase administrative efficiency but may create concerns about transparency, bias, explainability, procedural fairness and accountability. This paper examines the principal legal principles, scholarly debates, institutional mechanisms, practical implications and emerging challenges associated with the topic. It adopts an analytical and comparative perspective and emphasizes legal certainty, accountability, procedural fairness and effective remedies.