Public Administration - The Basics (Paperback, 3rd Edition)

Public administration is the set of instruments – the rules, incentives, organizations, information, systems and people – to implement public policy. Public Administration: The Basics is a reader-friendly and up-to-date synthesis of the subject, complete with relatable examples, analogies, and real-world illustrations.

The book offers practical insight without jargon and covers all major topics. The first three chapters describe the functions and organizational structure of government; the next three focus on the core issues of the management of public finances, government personnel, and public procurement; the final three chapters address government regulation, the provision of public services, and the interaction between government and the private sector. Public Administration: The Basics is an ideal first book for introductory public administration courses, as well as complementary reading for courses in political science, public economics, and international affairs. The book also serves as an accessible reference for busy policymakers, civil servants, and engaged citizens.

Table of Contents

1. Public Administration and Government

2. Policy Support and The Organization of Central Government

3. Decentralization and the Organization of Subnational Government

4. Managing the Money: Taxation, Budgeting and Expenditure Management

5. Managing the People: Government Employment, Wage Policy, and Administration

6. Managing the Purchases and Contracts: Public Procurement

7. Government Regulation

8. Public Service Provision

9. Interaction With Private Business

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	The Basics
Release date:	May 2023
First published:	2023
Authors:	Salvatore Schiavo-Campo
Dimensions:	198 x 129mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	262
Edition:	3rd Edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-03-230211-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Promotions Books > Promotion > Routledge Politics
LSN:	1-03-230211-9
Barcode:	9781032302119

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