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Public Services and Market Mechanisms
Competition, Contracting and the New Public Management
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Public Services and Market Mechanisms
Competition, Contracting and the New Public Management
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Description
The introduction of market mechanisms and a new public management are transforming government and public service throughout the world. Drawing on the experience of a number of countries but focusing, in particular, on the UK where change has progressed furthest and on the broadest front, this is the first comprehensive account of the impact of a whole range of innovations such as charging, contracting, internal markets and the creation of devolved agencies.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Preface
PART 1: THE STATE AND THE MARKET
The Traditional Model of Public Service Provision
The Market Alternative
The Political Dynamics of Marketisation
PART 2: THE MARKET IN ACTION
Charging for Public Services
Contracts and Competition
Internal Markets Agencies and Devolved Control
PART 3: THE IMPACT OF MARKETISATION
Organisation and Accountability
Efficiency and Quality
Conclusion.
Preface
PART 1: THE STATE AND THE MARKET
The Traditional Model of Public Service Provision
The Market Alternative
The Political Dynamics of Marketisation
PART 2: THE MARKET IN ACTION
Charging for Public Services
Contracts and Competition
Internal Markets Agencies and Devolved Control
PART 3: THE IMPACT OF MARKETISATION
Organisation and Accountability
Efficiency and Quality
Conclusion.
Product details
| Published | 10 May 1995 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 284 |
| ISBN | 9781349239795 |
| Imprint | Red Globe Press |
| Series | Public Policy and Politics |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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