Public Choice Theory and Local Government: A Comparative Analysis of the UK and

Description: Public Choice Theory and Local Government by George A. Boyne Three forms of competition in local government are identified: competition between local authorities, competition between councils and private contractors, and competition between parties for political power. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book evaluates the validity of a key proposition of public choice theory: that competition is associated with superior performance by governmental organisations. Three forms of competition in local government are identified: competition between local authorities, competition between councils and private contractors, and competition between parties for political power. The extent and consequences of competition are assessed in both the UK and USA. The analysis is used to draw conclusions on the effects of competition and the validity of public choice theory. Author Biography GEORGE BOYNE is Senior Research Fellow and Coordinator of the Public Services Research Unit at Cardiff Business School, University of Wales. He was previously Professor of Public Policy at the University of Glamorgan where he worked from 1980 to 1995, and a lecturer at the Robert Gordon University in his native Aberdeen from 1978 to 1980. He has published over 50 articles in academic journals mainly in the areas of local policy variation and local government structure, finance and performance. His other work includes Constraints, Choices and Public Policies. Table of Contents Introduction Competition Between Local Authorities Competition Between Political Parties The Extent of Competition Between Public and Private Producers of Services The Effects of Competition Between Public and Private Producers of Services Conclusion References Index Review ...a study of high-relevance as well as profound scholarship, examining the role of all forms of competition in local government. An impressive treatise of the public sector in the UK and the USA which must attract the interest from all studying the democratic market economies. - Jan-Erik Lane, University of GenevaThe book can be highly recommended as a careful and comprehensive exposition of the application of public choice theory to local government, bringing together a wide literature in a convenient and enjoyable readable form. - Peter A. Watt, Local Government StudiesThis is a lucid and probing analysis. It confronts public choice theories with solid evidence to test them, and shows where each falls short. Critical results emerge for theorizing as well as policy making. - Professor Terry Nicholls Clark, University of Chicago Promotional George Boyne has published over 50 articles in academic journals mainly in the areas of local policy variation and local government structure, finance and performance. His other work includes "Constraints" and "Choices and Public Policies". Review Quote ...a study of high-relevance as well as profound scholarship, examining the role of all forms of competition in local government. An impressive treatise of the public sector in the UK and the USA which must attract the interest from all studying the democratic market economies. - Jan-Erik Lane, University of Geneva The book can be highly recommended as a careful and comprehensive exposition of the application of public choice theory to local government, bringing together a wide literature in a convenient and enjoyable readable form. - Peter A. Watt, Local Government Studies This is a lucid and probing analysis. It confronts public choice theories with solid evidence to test them, and shows where each falls short. Critical results emerge for theorizing as well as policy making. - Professor Terry Nicholls Clark, University of Chicago Details ISBN0333641876 Publisher Palgrave Macmillan Year 1998 ISBN-10 0333641876 ISBN-13 9780333641873 Format Hardcover Publication Date 1998-08-10 Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Subtitle A Comparative Analysis of the UK and the USA Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 302.13 Place of Publication Basingstoke Short Title PUBLIC CHOICE THEORY & LOCAL G Edition Description 1998 Language English Media Book Author George A. Boyne Pages 204 AU Release Date 1998-08-10 NZ Release Date 1998-08-10 UK Release Date 1998-08-10 Illustrations X, 204 p. Alternative 9781349395408 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:98293513;

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