Public sector efficiency: applications to local governments in Germany

Introduction: Theme, Objectives and Structure of the Book -- Methodology: Frontier Efficiency Measurement Techniques -- Literature Review on Efficiency Studies in the Public Sector -- Applications to German Local Governments -- Summary and Conclusions

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Main Author: Kalb, Alexander (Author)
Format: Book/Monograph Thesis
Language:English
Published: Wiesbaden Gabler Verlag / GWV Fachverlage GmbH, Wiesbaden 2010
Series:SpringerLink Bücher
DOI:10.1007/978-3-8349-8697-9
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Author Notes:by Alexander Kalb
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Summary:Introduction: Theme, Objectives and Structure of the Book -- Methodology: Frontier Efficiency Measurement Techniques -- Literature Review on Efficiency Studies in the Public Sector -- Applications to German Local Governments -- Summary and Conclusions
As in the private sector, the principle that resources should not be wasted should also be a key element of decision-makers in the public sector. Alexander Kalb applies advanced and novel econometric as well as linear programming techniques to investigate the sources of potential inefficiencies for local governments in Germany. He uncovers socio-economic, fiscal and political sources of inefficiencies. Finally, he makes recommendations how these inefficiencies in the provision of public goods and services can be reduced in the future
Item Description:Literaturverz. S. 113 - 134
Physical Description:Online Resource
ISBN:9783834986979
DOI:10.1007/978-3-8349-8697-9