Economies Of Scale And Population Size In Australian Local Government Structural Reform Programs
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Economies Of Scale And Population Size In Australian Local Government Structural Reform Programs
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Author : Brian Dollery
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Economies Of Scale And Population Size In Australian Local Government Structural Reform Programs written by Brian Dollery and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Annexation (Municipal government) categories.
A common argument advanced by proponents of Australian local council amalgamation proposals is that 'bigger is cheaper' due inter alia to the existence of substantial economies of scale in local council service provision. This argument typically asserts that local councils with larger populations can provide municipal services at lower costs per unit of output than local authorities with smaller population bases, thereby conflating population size with the theoretically distinct concept of scale economies. This short note examines this argument in the light of standard economic theory. We conclude that it is fallacious to use population size as a proxy for scale economies in Australian local government.
Reshaping Australian Local Government
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Author : Brian Dollery
language : en
Publisher: Thomas Telford
Release Date : 2003
Reshaping Australian Local Government written by Brian Dollery and has been published by Thomas Telford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with History categories.
Examines many of the epic changes that have taken place in Australian local government during the past decade, including the debate on amalgamations, the nature of intergovernmental transfers, democratic processes, developments in management and leadership, financial reform, local government failure, and virtual local governance in Australia.
Australian Local Government Economics
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Author : Brian Dollery
language : en
Publisher: UNSW Press
Release Date : 2006
Australian Local Government Economics written by Brian Dollery and has been published by UNSW Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Business & Economics categories.
The increasing complexities of Australian local government place onerous demands on municipal managers and oblige them to continually upgrade their skills. This book examines the economic environment of contemporary local governance.
An Analysis Of Shared Local Government Services In Australia
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Author : Brian Dollery
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
An Analysis Of Shared Local Government Services In Australia written by Brian Dollery and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Local finance categories.
Widespread enthusiasm amongst Australian policy elites for structural reform in local government has evaporated as disappointing outcomes of council amalgamation programs became evident. As a consequence, emphasis has now shifted towards shared serviced models as a means of enhancing service provision and reducing costs. However, a disturbing feature of the current debate on shared services has been the absence of a well-articulated economic and political rationale for this form of service delivery, a lack of analysis of alternative models of shared service provision and a neglect of available empirical evidence. This paper seeks to remedy these deficiencies by considering the analytical foundations of shared local services, conducting a review of alternative models as vehicles for shared services and evaluating available empirical evidence.
Divided We Fall An Insider S Perspective On Local Government Amalgamations
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Author : Dr Ian Tiley
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2012-12-11
Divided We Fall An Insider S Perspective On Local Government Amalgamations written by Dr Ian Tiley and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-11 with Business & Economics categories.
Recent Australian local government structural reform has manifested as council amalgamations and predominantly as imposed merger processes. This book examines council amalgamations across Australia over the past two decades and uncovers the case of council amalgamation in the NSW Clarence Valley Council (CVC) since 2004. The case of forced amalgamation of four general-purpose and two county councils could have been a recipe for chaos; instead this book describes the gains and the challenges. Writing from deep seated knowledge of local government this book details the net positive economic outcomes and financial benefits against measurable indicators and describes the impacts on local democracy. Based on detailed research, this long term local government ‘insider’ perspective will be of value to all those interested in driving change through local government reform.
Theoretical Foundations And Discussions On The Reformation Process In Local Governments
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Author : Sadioglu, Ugur
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2016-06-01
Theoretical Foundations And Discussions On The Reformation Process In Local Governments written by Sadioglu, Ugur and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-01 with Law categories.
Local government can be defined as a public entity acting as the sub-unit of a state or of a region, charged with the task of enforcing public policies. There have been many reforms of local government in recent years from the grassroots-led movement that took root in the 90’s to the overarching effects of globalization and decentralization. Local governments must adapt their practices in order to most effectively provide for their constituents. Theoretical Foundations and Discussions on the Reformation Process in Local Government addresses the effects of recent reforms in the political-administrative system of local governments and politics as well as future outlooks. It reviews the challenges, innovations, and lessons from local governments while providing theoretical perspectives on methods for positive reform. This book is a critical reference source for policy makers, government organizations, professionals, and actors in both local and international politics.
The Theory And Practice Of Local Government Reform
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Author : Brian Dollery
language : en
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Release Date : 2008-01-01
The Theory And Practice Of Local Government Reform written by Brian Dollery and has been published by Edward Elgar Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-01-01 with Law categories.
'Structural reform has been one of the most important, and yet one of the most neglected, aspects of modern local government. This book represents the first attempt, since the early seventies, at providing a comprehensive account of both the theory and practice of structural reform in local government in developed countries. Using recent policy experience from seven different countries, the authors present seminal theoretical perspectives on structural reforms in local governance and the policy implications deriving from them. Written by well-known scholars of local government from around the world, this volume is a "must-read" for all academics, practitioners, students and policymakers.' - Giorgio Brosio, University of Turin, Italy
Australian Local Government
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Author : Brian Dollery
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan Education AU
Release Date : 1997
Australian Local Government written by Brian Dollery and has been published by Macmillan Education AU this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with History categories.
The last few years have seen unprecedented change taking place in the Australian local government arena. In all states the functions and responsibilities of local authorities have been subjected to extensive reform. New legislation has redefined the role of councillors. Local governments have been required to introduce more efficient and effective management practices and become more open and responsive to their constituencies. The scope of traditional regulatory practices has been altered and councils forced to develop a competitive environment for the provision of services. The place of local authorities in the intergovernmental landscape has also changed. Different forms of interaction between Commonwealth, state and local government are evolving along with the emergence of new funding strategies to encourage a regional focus. This is the first book to offer a detailed discussion of the reforms that have taken place, and at the same time provide an informative and readable analysis for practitioners and students of government, politics and public sector management.
Local Government In Australia
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Author : Bligh Grant
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-03-06
Local Government In Australia written by Bligh Grant and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-06 with Political Science categories.
This book offers a general introduction to and analysis of the history, theory and public policy of Australian local government systems. Conceived in an international comparative context and primarily from within the discipline of political studies, it also incorporates elements of economics and public administration. Existing research tends to conceptualise Australian local government as an element of public policy grounded in an 'administrative science' approach. A feature of this approach is that generally normative considerations form only a latent element of the discussions, which is invariably anchored in debates about institutional design rather than the normative defensibility of local government. The book addresses this point by providing an account of the terrain of theoretical debate alongside salient themes in public policy.
Economic Analysis And Policy
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Economic Analysis And Policy written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Economics categories.