Handbook on Public Sector Efficiency

This Handbook investigates public sector efficiency in constrained fiscal space using cross-country datasets, analyzing important sectors like education, health, and public-private enterprises. It provides insights into improving efficiency to assist governments in dealing with unforeseen events and offers valuable information to academics, students, and policy makers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 458 pages
Publication date: 28 March 2023
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

The significance of public sector efficiency is examined in this comprehensive Handbook, which delves into the context of limited fiscal space and public funding sources across various countries. Through the use of cross-country datasets, it explores key sectors such as education, health, public-private enterprises, and state-owned enterprises. Expert contributors evaluate the efficiency of both national and sub-national governments, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities they face.

Given the growing demand from voters for more educated and accountable governance, chapters discuss methodology and measurement issues, as well as the allocation of resources to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. The Handbook takes a forward-thinking approach, offering insights into how improving efficiency can greatly assist governments in responding to unforeseen events like the recent COVID-19 pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine.

This Handbook is a valuable resource for academics, students, and professionals in the fields of public sector economics, public administration, and management. It provides a comprehensive understanding of public spending and its implications, equipping policy makers and international institutions with the knowledge necessary to make informed decisions and improve the well-being of the public.

Dimension: 244 x 169 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839109157