Abstract:Local Government Finance'does not follow the conventional operational approach to local government finance which typically focuses on issues such as revenue collection, budgeting, performance auditing and accounting, and debt administration. Instead, i...
Abstract:This festschrift celebrates the extensive contribution John Wanna has made to the research and practice of politics, policy and public administration.It includes both personal acknowledgements of his work and substantial essays on the issues that he fo...
Abstract:Collaboration is often seen as a palliative for the many wicked problems challenging our communities. These problems affect some of the most vulnerable and unempowered people in our community. They also carry significant implications for policy process...
Abstract:The use of formulae has become widespread in recent years across most developed countries. In the UK, a conservative estimate is that annually £150 billion of public service expenditure is distributed using formulae, in services such as health care, lo...