Public Sector Economics
Theory, Policy and Practice
Published on 24. May 1995
Book
Hardback
432 pages
978-0-333-59801-6 (ISBN)
Description
The aim of this book is to provide a rather more comprehensive wide-ranging treatment of public sector economics than is usual. It deals with theory, policy and practice within the broad context of political economy and attempts a more general integration of them than is found in most other texts. It recognises that students invariably study other subjects simultaneously with economics, aiming to provide more of a multi-disciplinary approach than is usually the case. The book reflects the changing nature of 'public' in recognising that a textbook in this area has to be made less technical and mechanistic and more appreciative of political economy.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
696 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-59801-6 (9780333598016)
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Content
PART 1: THEORY - The Role of Economic Theory - The Economic Rationale for Government - Theories of Public Sector Growth - The Economic Effects of Taxation - The Economic Effects of Public Sector Borrowing - Charging for Public Sector Outputs - Public Choice Theory of Government Intervention - PART 2: POLICY AND PRACTICE - Rolling Back the Frontiers of the State - Public Expenditure Policy and Practice - Tax Policy and Practice - Public Sector Borrowing: Policy and Practice - Income Inequalities and Economic Restructuring - PART 3: CASE STUDIES OF THEORY, POLICY AND PRACTICE - Nationalisation, Privatisation and Regulation - Water: a Case Study of Regulation and Charging - Compulsory Competitive Tendering