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Nationally recognized scholars and practitioners examine opportunities in which services traditionally provided by local governments are offered by the private sector though a contract or are transferred to a private business completely. Many large U.S. cities have contracted services for many years. With the movement to rightsize governments in recent years there has been renewed interest by local governments in similar ventures. Privatization, in its many forms, is now seen as a viable alternative to traditional ways of providing public services and can bring substantial benefits to residents. With greater accountability being demanded and pressures on local officials to hold the line on or reduce taxes, efforts to find innovative service delivery methods will probably increase. Cities, such as Atlanta, Indianapolis, and Charlotte, are examples showing that contracts with private businesses can work to benefit all parties. Local officials must move ahead cautiously, and not all attempts at privatization or contracting have succeeded. Some cities, after an evaluation, have decided to provide services with municipal employees.
The main issues underlying privatization decisions will be addressed conceptually so that practitioners and academics benefit from a review of the current thinking on the issues. At the same time, exemplary practices and case studies are included so that readers can understand how privatization and managed competition have been implemented in local governments. Special attention is paid to administrative questions that may arise during the implementation process. For example, ways in which cities have worked with employees who fear displacement because of the privatization process are described. The book breaks new ground by including references to recent innovations in public-private partnerships and describing how privatization may evolve in the future.
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Preface
Introduction and Overview by Norman Walzer and Robin A. Johnson
Issues and TrendsThe Evolution of Privatization Practices and Strategies by Adrian Moore and Wade Hudson
Opportunites in Privatization by E. S. Savas
Operational AspectsSelecting Service for Outsourcing by John O'Looney
Structuring the Market for Service Delivery: A New Role for Local Government by Mildred Warner
Providing Public Services Through Long-Term Service Agreements by Douglas Herbst and David Seader
Role of Information management in Making Competition Work by Bridget M. Anderson
Impacts of Social Mandates in Contracting by Margaret M. "Peg" Swanton
Results and Future ProspectsPrivatization and Managed Competition: Management Fad or Long-Term Systematic Change for Cities? by Robin A. Johnson and Norman Walzer
Impact of Privatization and Managed Competition on Public Employees by Christi Clark, Robin A. Johnson, and James L. Mercer
Impact on Public Organizational Structure and Behavior: Managed Competition and Privatization by Ed Sizer
A Bold, Innovative Approach to Privatization: Lessons Learned from Atlanta by Bill Campbell
How Far Can Privatization Go? by John D. Donahue
Index
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Robin A. Johnson, Norman Walzer
