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  • Public Services and Financial Austerity

    Getting Out of the Hole?

    by R. Latham, M. Prowle ...
    Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
    The authors suggest that some of the problems of the public sector are self-inflicted and that current policies may only deliver partial success 'at a price we cannot afford'. It proposes a radical alternative and discusses practical ways it could be implemented. It also explores the threats and opportunities that such an approach might face. ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

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  • Government Transparency

    Impacts and Unintended Consequences

    by T. Erkkilä ...
    Series series Public Sector Organizations
    Transparency has become a global concept of responsible government. This book argues that the transnational discourse of transparency promotes potentially contradictory policy ideas that can lead to unintended consequences. It critically examines whether or not increased transparency really leads to increased democratic accountability. ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

  • Interpreting Hashtag Politics

    Policy Ideas in an Era of Social Media

    by S. Jeffares ...
    Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
    Why do policy actors create branded policy ideas like Big Society and does launching them on Twitter extend or curtail their life? This book reveals how policy analysis can adapt in an increasingly mediatised to offer interpretive insights into the life and death of policy ideas in an era of hashtag politics. ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

  • Evidence for Public Policy Design

    How to Learn from Best Practice

    by P. Coletti ...
    Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
    Learning from the successes and failures of others is a necessity in the field of public sector innovation. This book develops guidelines for policymakers, practitioners and policy analysts to understand what drives policy success and to transfer innovations from a source case to a target case with a view to assisting effective policy design. ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

  • Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships

    Decision, Management and Development

    by Carlos Oliveira Cruz, Rui Cunha Marques ...
    Series series Economics and Finance (R0)
    Economic development and social welfare depend on the existence of effective and efficient infrastructure systems, particularly in health, energy, transportation and water, many of which are developed and managed through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). However, empirical evidence suggests some pitfalls in the use of these PPP arrangements.This book addresses these issues, focusing on mostly ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

  • Executive Politics in Times of Crisis

    Edited by M. Lodge, K. Wegrich ...
    Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
    Executive Politics in Times of Crisis brings together leading international scholars to consider key trends and challenges that have defined executive politics over the past decade. It showcases key debates in executive politics and contributes to an understanding of the 'executive factor' in political life. ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

  • Russia as a Network State

    What Works in Russia When State Institutions Do Not?

    Edited by V. Kononenko, A. Moshes ...
    Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
    Discusses the ambiguous nature of the state in Russia, focusing on elite networks and their role in policy processes. This book examines the paradoxical dualism of state institutions and ruling networks, providing answers as to why some decisions are not implemented, and why the state exists despite the systemic inefficiency of its institutions. ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

  • Comparative Civil Service Systems in the 21st Century

    Edited by J. Raadschelders, T. Toonen ...
    Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
    This revised and expanded edition of a benchmark collection compares how civil services around the world have adapted to cope with managing public services in the 21st century. The volume provides insights into multi-level governance, juridification and issues of efficiency and responsiveness as well as exploring the impact of fiscal austerity. ... Read more

    $80.99 USD

  • Legacy of the Crash

    How the Financial Crisis Changed America and Britain

    Edited by T. Casey ...
    Series series Business and Management (R0)
    When the global financial system crashed, governments in America and Britain performed the greatest bailout in history. The legacy is record government debt, low growth and a new era of austerity. A stellar cast of contributors, including Tim Bale, Wyn Grant and Graham Wilson provide a sophisticated account of how the administrations are faring. ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

  • Business Improvement Districts in the United States

    Private Government and Public Consequences

    by Abraham Unger ...
    Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
    This book examines how privatization has transformed cities, particularly through the role of Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in the revitalization of America’s downtown. These public-private partnerships between property owners and municipal government have developed retail strips across the United States into lifestyle and commercial hubs. BIDs are non-profit community organizations with ... Read more

    $107.09 USD

  • Health Reforms in South-East Europe

    Edited by W. Bartlett, J. Bozikov, B. Rechel ...
    Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
    Over the last two decades the countries of South East Europe have engaged in far-reaching reforms of their health systems. However, overviews of reform efforts in this part of Europe have been sorely lacking. This book addresses this shortage through the analysis of key aspects of health reforms and health workforce mobility in South East Europe. ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

  • Stress Testing the USA

    Public Policy and Reaction to Disaster Events

    by J. Short ...
    Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
    In this volume, the USA is treated as a system that has been stress-tested by four unique events: the War on Terror, Hurricane Katrina, the Financial Meltdown that led to the Great Recession and the Giant Oil Spill. The author uses stress-testing to identify weaknesses within the "system," and examine the response to disaster. ... Read more

    $49.49 USD