Public Services and Market Mechanisms by Kieron Walsh

Public Services and Market Mechanisms by Kieron Walsh

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The introduction of market mechanisms and a new public management are transforming government and public service throughout the world.

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Public Services and Market Mechanisms by Kieron Walsh

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.

Nicholas Deakin is Professor of Social Policy and Administration, University of Birmingham. He has been Private Secretary to Minister of State 1962-3; Head of Central Policy Unit, GLC, 1972-80; Scientific Advisor, Department of Health, 1986-91; Vice-Chairman, Social Affairs Committee, ESRC, 1984-6;
Chair, Social Policy Association, 1989-92.
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ISBN 13 9780333588079
ISBN 10 033358807X
Title Public Services and Market Mechanisms
Author Kieron Walsh
Series Public Policy And Politics
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 1995-05-10
Number of pages 284
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