Public Services and Market Mechanisms: Competition, Contracting and the New Public Management

ISBN-13: 9780333588079 / Angielski / Miękka / 1995 / 284 str.

Kieron Walsh

Opis

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.

Spis treści

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.