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Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Title
- Bureaucracy and Representative Government
- Publication Date
- 2007-05-01
- Pages
- 252
- ISBN
- 9780202309590
- Subject Area
- Political Science, Business & Economics
- Publication Name
- Bureaucracy and Representative Government
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Item Length
- 8.8 in
- Subject
- History & Theory, General
- Publication Year
- 2007
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Item Weight
- 12.9 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 252 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Routledge
ISBN-10
0202309592
ISBN-13
9780202309590
eBay Product ID (ePID)
57021946
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
252 Pages
Publication Name
Bureaucracy and Representative Government
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Subject
History & Theory, General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Political Science, Business & Economics
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
12.9 Oz
Item Length
8.8 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2006-048046
Illustrated
Yes
Table Of Content
I: Introduction; 1: Introduction; II: Critical Elements of a Theory of Supply by Bureaus; 2: Characteristics of Bureaus; 3: Bureaus and Their Environment; 4: The Bureaucrat's Maximand; III: The Basic Model; 5: Budget and Output Behavior; 6: Production Behavior; 7: Comparison of Organizational Forms; 8: Effects of Changes in Demand and Cost Conditions; IV: Variations on the Basic Model; 9: Nonprofit Organizations; 10: The "Mixed" Bureau; 11: The Multi-Service Bureau; 12: Effects of the Time-Distribution of Expenditures; V: The Government Market for a Bureau's Services; 13: The Behavior of Collective Organizations; 14: A Model of the Review Process in Representative Government; 15: Bureaucratic Behavior in a Competitive Environment; 16: An Aggregative Model of Public Services in the United States; VI: The Alternatives; 17: The Basis for Normative Judgments; 18: Bureaucratic Alternatives; 19: Market Alternatives; 20: Political Alternatives; VII: Conclusion; 21: A Summary Agenda
Synopsis
This is the first book to develop a formal theory of supply by bureaus. Niskanen develops an original and comprehensive theory of the behavior of bureaus with the institutions of representative government. He challenges the traditional view that monopoly bureaus are the best way to organize the public sector, and he suggests ways to use competitive bureaus and private firms to perform operations such as delivering mail, fighting wars, or running schools more efficiently than the present government agencies. The theory concludes that most bureaus are too large, grow too fast, use too much capital, and exploit their sponsor. His theory explains the relation of the output and budget of a bureau to demand and cost decisions. It compares bureaus with other forms of organization facing like conditions and delineates the production and investment behavior of a bureau, the behavior of nonprofit firms with no sponsor, the behavior of mixed bureaus with financing from a sponsor and from the sale of services, the effects of competition between a bureau and a competitive industry. The book also develops a simple theory of the market for public services financed through a representative government; the final section suggests a set of changes to improve the performance of our bureaucratic and political institutions, based both on theory and Niskanen's professional experience. It is essential reading for professionals and students in the social sciences and could prove instrumental in reforming some of our government institutions.
LC Classification Number
JF1501.N55 2007
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- r***g (245)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBook was "nearly new" and "as described" in listing. The advertised price was fair and a good value. Unfortunately, the seller's shipping partner was very slow to get the book packaged and shipped. Shipping took too long, and the tracking info gave no reliable info on shipping date, time in transit or expected delivery. Seller did everything right, but their shipping partner needs improvement. I recommend this seller to other eBay buyers....... just make sure you're okay with the shipping terms.
- e***u (287)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe listing was for a hardcover version of this book; however, I received a paperback. The Seller replied quickly to my question about this issue and issued a full refund - and let me keep the book. So, a diligent Seller for sure - and well packaged and reasonable timing on shipping. Thank you for the refund, and as you suggested, I'll likely donate this volume and seek the hardcover.
- a***a (420)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThis 2DVD set is in perfect condition. Cover art and case like new. Both DVDs played with no flaws. Description was listed as “Good”; I would describe it as “Very Good”, basically Like New. Delivery was super fast and packaging was excellent. The DVD case was wrapped well, then put in a cardboard envelope that was sturdy and hard to open (this is NOT a negative!). I have purchased from this company a few times and have always been very satisfied. Prices are great.