This volume explores all aspects of contemporary public procurement theory, examining managing risk in procurement, collusion in procurement, efficiency in procurement, transparency in procurement, and auction design.
This volume explores all aspects of contemporary public procurement theory, examining managing risk in procurement, collusion in procurement, efficien...
This volume studies the various aspects of the ICT revolution, with an analysis of firm-level determinants of productive efficiency and growth and the effects of internationalization and the completion of the European market.
This volume studies the various aspects of the ICT revolution, with an analysis of firm-level determinants of productive efficiency and growth and the...
In 1931 distinguished economist John Maynard Keynes published a short essay, "Economic Possibilities for Our Grandchildren," in his collection Essays in Persuasion. In the essay, he expressed optimism for the economic future despite the doldrums of the post-World War I years and the onset of the Great Depression. Keynes imagined that by 2030 the standard of living would be dramatically higher; people, liberated from want (and without the desire to consume for the sake of consumption), would work no more than fifteen hours a week, devoting the rest of their time to leisure and...
In 1931 distinguished economist John Maynard Keynes published a short essay, "Economic Possibilities for Our Grandchildren," in his collection E...
How can organizations ensure that they can get best value for money in their procurement decisions? How can they stimulate innovations from their dedicated suppliers? With contributions from leading academics and professionals, this 2006 handbook offers expert guidance on the fundamental aspects of successful procurement design and management in firms, public administrations, and international institutions. The issues addressed include the management of dynamic procurement; the handling of procurement risk; the architecture of purchasing systems; the structure of incentives in procurement...
How can organizations ensure that they can get best value for money in their procurement decisions? How can they stimulate innovations from their dedi...
This text explores public procurement novelties and challenges in an interdisciplinary way. The book brings together the papers that have been presented during the 'First Symposium on Public Procurement', a conference held in Rome last summer and to be repeated again yearly.
This text explores public procurement novelties and challenges in an interdisciplinary way. The book brings together the papers that have been present...
A review of the literature on environmental taxes, focusing on European experiences, and analysing how such taxes can contribute to green causes as well as reducing the tax burden from "ordinary" taxation. The authors examine the potential 'double dividend' from tax reform for helping the environment, reducing unemployment and encouraging growth.
A review of the literature on environmental taxes, focusing on European experiences, and analysing how such taxes can contribute to green causes as we...
This volume addresses different issues related to green innovation procurement as well as exploring the challenges involved in public procurement. It offers a broad array of perspectives, addressing both general, abstract problems of optimal public procurement and concrete cases of national or even local public procurement systems.
This volume addresses different issues related to green innovation procurement as well as exploring the challenges involved in public procurement. It ...
Appropriate laws and regulations are an essential tool to direct the action of procurers toward the public good and avoid corruption and misallocation of resources. Common laws and regulations across regions, nations and continents potentially allow for the further opening of markets and ventures to newcomers and new ideas to satisfy public demand. This book collects original contributions, from both economists and lawyers, related to the new European Union Directives just approved in 2014 by the EU Parliament.
Uniquely, this book combines juridical and technical expertise so as to...
Appropriate laws and regulations are an essential tool to direct the action of procurers toward the public good and avoid corruption and misallocat...
This book explores Public Procurement novelties and challenges in an interdisciplinary way. The process whereby the public sector awards contracts to companies for the supply of works, goods or services is a powerful instrument to ensure the achievement of new public goals as well as an efficient use of public funds. This book brings together the papers that have been presented during the "First Symposium on Public Procurement," a conference held in Rome last summer and to be repeated again yearly.
As Public Procurement touches on many fields (law, economics, political science,...
This book explores Public Procurement novelties and challenges in an interdisciplinary way. The process whereby the public sector awards contracts ...
