Public sector efficiency : applications to local governments in Germany
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Public sector efficiency : applications to local governments in Germany
（Gabler research）
Gabler, 2010
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"Dissertation Universität Heidelberg, 2010"--T. p. verso
Bibliography: p. [113]-134
Description and Table of Contents
Description
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 as well as 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.
Table of Contents
- Frontier Efficiency Measurement Techniques
- Literature Review on Efficiency Studies in the Public Sector
- Demographic Change, Economies of Scale and Efficiency
- Intergovernmental Grants and Efficiency
- Voter Involvement, Fiscal Autonomy and Efficiency
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