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Problems in Privatization Theory and Practice in State and Local Governments

Author : Fred W. Becker

Publisher : Edwin Mellen Press

Page : 224 pages

File Size : 20,28 MB

Release : 2001

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN :

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Becker (policy and management, Florida International University) begins with an overview of the problems to be discussed, including propriety, legitimacy, political feasibility, administration challenges, and negative impacts associated with privatization. He goes on to discuss these issues in detail, with particular attention to the expanding scope of privatization, the types of organizations suited to perform the work of government, the dynamics of public- private partnerships, and recommendations for correcting the negative effects suffered by the providers and recipients of privatized services. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR.



Privatization

Author : United States. General Accounting Office

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Page : 52 pages

File Size : 13,21 MB

Release : 1997

Category : Contracting out

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Problems in Privatization Theory and Practice in State and Local Governments

Author : Fred W. Becker

Publisher : Edwin Mellen Press

Page : 242 pages

File Size : 30,2 MB

Release : 2001

Category : Business & Economics

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Becker (policy and management, Florida International University) begins with an overview of the problems to be discussed, including propriety, legitimacy, political feasibility, administration challenges, and negative impacts associated with privatization. He goes on to discuss these issues in detail, with particular attention to the expanding scope of privatization, the types of organizations suited to perform the work of government, the dynamics of public- private partnerships, and recommendations for correcting the negative effects suffered by the providers and recipients of privatized services. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR.



Privatization

Author : John K. Needham

Publisher : DIANE Publishing

Page : 52 pages

File Size : 10,96 MB

Release : 1999-02

Category : Contracting out

ISBN : 0788176439

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State and local governments have increased their use of privatization over the last several years, and Congress and the administration have indicated an interest in having the federal government also increase its use of privatization. This report identifies major lessons learned by, and the related experiences of, state and city governments in implementing privatization efforts. It discusses privatization lessons learned by, and the related experiences of, the states of Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, and Virginia as well as the city of Indianapolis, IN. Charts and tables.



Privatization

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Page : pages

File Size : 28,81 MB

Release : 1997

Category : Privatization

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Dismantling the State

Author : Madsen Pirie

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Page : 132 pages

File Size : 12,44 MB

Release : 1985

Category : Government business enterprises

ISBN : 9780906517581

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Privatization

Author : United States. General Accounting Office

Publisher :

Page : 48 pages

File Size : 29,2 MB

Release : 1997

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A number of state and local governments have successfully shifted functions or responsibilities to the private sector, usually through contracting or managed competition. Lessons learned from these experience may be helpful to the federal government as it pursues its own privatization efforts. This report discusses privatization efforts in the states of Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, and Virginia as well as the city of Indianapolis, Indiana.



The Oxford Handbook of State and Local Government Finance

Author : Robert D. Ebel

Publisher : OUP USA

Page : 1057 pages

File Size : 18,14 MB

Release : 2012-03-21

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9780199765362

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This handbook evaluates the persistent problems in the fiscal systems of state and local governments and what can be done to solve them. Each chapter provides a description of the discipline area, examines major developments in policy practices and research, and opines on future prospects.





Challenges to Local Government

Author : Desmond S King

Publisher : SAGE Publications Limited

Page : 312 pages

File Size : 14,80 MB

Release : 1990

Category : Political Science

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Challenges to Local Government offers a timely discussion of how local governments have implemented public policies during the last decade. Concentrating on Britain and the United States (but with essays on Scandinavia, France and Canada) the authors document, explain and analyze the implications of these policies for local autonomy, focusing especially upon local economic initiatives.