Public Choice Theory and Local Government : A Comparative Analysis of the UK and the USA
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Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0333641876
ISBN-13
9780333641873
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Imprint
Palgrave Macmillan
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Aug 10th, 1998
Print length
204 Pages
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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.
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.
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