Market-type Mechanisms and the Provision of Public Services
Market-type mechanisms are defined as "encompassing all arrangements where at least one significant characteristic of markets is present." In the area of service provision, the prime instruments include outsourcing (contracting out), publicprivate partnerships (PPPs) and vouchers. This art...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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OECD Publishing
2006
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| Collection: | OECD Books and Papers - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | Market-type mechanisms are defined as "encompassing all arrangements where at least one significant characteristic of markets is present." In the area of service provision, the prime instruments include outsourcing (contracting out), publicprivate partnerships (PPPs) and vouchers. This article describes each instrument, surveys its use in OECD countries, analyses the key issues involved, and offers an overall assessment |
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| Physical Description: | 29 p |