Blockchain and the Public Sector - Theories, Reforms, and Case Studies (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)

This book discusses blockchain technology and its potential applications in digital government and the public sector. With its robust infrastructure and append-only record system, blockchain technology is being increasingly employed in the public sector, specifically where trustworthiness and security are of importance. Written by leading scholars and practitioners, this edited volume presents challenges, benefits, regulations, frameworks, taxonomies, and applications of blockchain technology in the public domain. Specifically, the book analyzes the implementation of blockchain technologies in the public sector and the potential reforms it would bring. It discusses emerging technologies and their role in the implementation of blockchain technologies in the public sector. The book details the role of blockchain in the creation of public value in the delivery of public sector services. The book analyzes effects, impacts, and outcomes from the implementation of blockchain technologies in the public sector in select case studies. Providing up-to-date information on important developments regarding blockchain in government around the world, this volume will appeal to academics, researchers, policy-makers, public managers, international organizations, and technical experts looking to understand how blockchain can enhance public service delivery.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Public Administration and Information Technology, 36
Release date:	2021
First published:	2021
Editors:	Christopher G. Reddick • Manuel Pedro Rodriguez-Bolivar • Hans Jochen Scholl
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	238
Edition:	1st ed. 2021
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-055745-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Public administration Books > Computing & IT > Internet > General Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > Databases > General Promotions
LSN:	3-03-055745-6
Barcode:	9783030557454

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