Local Government Innovation: Issues and Trends in Privatization and Managed Competition

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Robin A. Johnson Norman Walzer

Local Government Innovation

Issues and Trends in Privatization and Managed Competition

Robin A. Johnson, Norman Walzer

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Praeger Publishers Inc
30 September 2000

Regional government policies; Privatisation

Nationally recognized scholars and practitioners examine opportunities in which services traditionally provided by local governments are offered by the private sector though a contract or are transferred to a private business completely. Many large U.S. cities have contracted services for many years. With the movement to rightsize governments in recent years there has been renewed interest by local governments in similar ventures. Privatization, in its many forms, is now seen as a viable alternative to traditional ways of providing public services and can bring substantial benefits to residents. With greater accountability being demanded and pressures on local officials to hold the line on or reduce taxes, efforts to find innovative service delivery methods will probably increase. Cities, such as Atlanta, Indianapolis, and Charlotte, are examples showing that contracts with private businesses can work to benefit all parties. Local officials must move ahead cautiously, and not all attempts at privatization or contracting have succeeded. Some cities, after an evaluation, have decided to provide services with municipal employees.

The main issues underlying privatization decisions will be addressed conceptually so that practitioners and academics benefit from a review of the current thinking on the issues. At the same time, exemplary practices and case studies are included so that readers can understand how privatization and managed competition have been implemented in local governments. Special attention is paid to administrative questions that may arise during the implementation process. For example, ways in which cities have worked with employees who fear displacement because of the privatization process are described. The book breaks new ground by including references to recent innovations in public-private partnerships and describing how privatization may evolve in the future.

By: Robin A. Johnson, Norman Walzer
Imprint: Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 584g
ISBN: 9781567203820
ISBN 10: 1567203825
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 30 September 2000
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Preface Introduction and Overview by Norman Walzer and Robin A. Johnson Issues and Trends The Evolution of Privatization Practices and Strategies by Adrian Moore and Wade Hudson Opportunites in Privatization by E. S. Savas Operational Aspects Selecting Service for Outsourcing by John O'Looney Structuring the Market for Service Delivery: A New Role for Local Government by Mildred Warner Providing Public Services Through Long-Term Service Agreements by Douglas Herbst and David Seader Role of Information management in Making Competition Work by Bridget M. Anderson Impacts of Social Mandates in Contracting by Margaret M. ""Peg"" Swanton Results and Future Prospects Privatization and Managed Competition: Management Fad or Long-Term Systematic Change for Cities? by Robin A. Johnson and Norman Walzer Impact of Privatization and Managed Competition on Public Employees by Christi Clark, Robin A. Johnson, and James L. Mercer Impact on Public Organizational Structure and Behavior: Managed Competition and Privatization by Ed Sizer A Bold, Innovative Approach to Privatization: Lessons Learned from Atlanta by Bill Campbell How Far Can Privatization Go? by John D. Donahue Index"

ROBIN A. JOHNSON directs the Illinois Center for Competitive Government located at Western Illinois University./e NORMAN WALZER is Professor of Economics and director of the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University./e He is the editor of numerous books.

Reviews for Local Government Innovation: Issues and Trends in Privatization and Managed Competition

"?Cities such as Atlanta, Indianapois, and Charlotte are examples proving that contracts with businesses can work to benefit all parties. As this collection shows, local officials must move ahead cautiously and not all attempts at privitization and contracting have succeeded.?-APADE ""Cities such as Atlanta, Indianapois, and Charlotte are examples proving that contracts with businesses can work to benefit all parties. As this collection shows, local officials must move ahead cautiously and not all attempts at privitization and contracting have succeeded.""-APADE"