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Book SynopsisThis original and insightful book considers the ways in which public law, which emphasises legality (the Demos), and economics, a science oriented towards the markets (the Agora), intertwine. Throughout, George Dellis argues that the concepts of legality and efficiency should not be perceived separately.An Economic Analysis of Public Law shows that combining these two disciplines allows for a more realistic view of decision-making and human action, leading to the creation of a 'new' public law that improves the functioning of non-consensual institutions. The book explores the ways in which this will lead to a better coexistence of Demos and Agora, especially in modern times of globalisation and competition among regulators. Chapters cover almost all aspects of the economic analysis of public law, such as the importance of economic analysis, design and decision-making for public institutions, and a general economic theory for public law and regulation.Students, scholars and researchers in disciplines such as law and economics, European and public law in general, as well as the philosophy of law will find this book to be a valuable resource. It will also be a companion for anyone who is interested in understanding how the Law of the State and the State itself evolve in the current, globalised world.Trade Review'An Economic Analysis of Public Law: Demos and Agora argues persuasively that public lawyers need to learn economics to help them promote effective and publicly acceptable legal reform in democracies. Law is not merely a formal category. It ought to help structure policy responses, both fairly and efficiently, in the face of scarcity, conflicting interests, and imperfect information. Especially in Europe, George Dellis's important book ought to help frame the debate over the functional role of law.' -- Susan Rose-Ackerman, Yale Law School, US'A crystal clear explanation of how economic analysis can be applied to public law. And a brilliant demonstration of what it can contribute to the analysis of public law, in spite of the epistemological and even philosophical differences that separate economics from public law theory in their premises. A fascinating book, indispensable reading for anyone looking for an ''advanced'' approach to public law.' -- Jean-Bernard Auby, Emeritus Public Law Professor, Sciences Po Paris, FranceTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Public law and economics: a necessary encounter 2. What a lawyer needs to know about economics: a rational (?) eye on everything 3. Economic analysis of public law: to the Coase theorem and beyond 4. To be or not to be? A general economic theory for public 5. Principles and methods for increasing efficiency in public law 6. Games of public power: what economics teaches us about constitutions 7. Between freedom and paternalism: an economic analysis of fundamental rights and the limits of public intervention 8. Modernising the demos: institutional architecture and procedural mechanics in public law 9. Economic analysis and the resolution of public law disputes: the scales, the sword and the blindfold of justice 10. The ascent of a new and efficient public law Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis forward-thinking book examines the future of public policy as a discipline, both as it is taught and as it is practiced. Critically assessing the limits of current theories and approaches, leading scholars in the field highlight new models and perspectives.Chapters present data on what is taught in policy schools, using survey results from schools of public policy to assess pedagogical scope and adequacy. The book also considers policy work in government, and whether theory matches practice. Reflecting on the future of policy making, policy advice, implementation and governance in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it analyses how policy issues are now framed and debated, the range of available tools, and how public compliance and popular support have been eroded by the crisis.This book will be an essential guide to re-thinking the field of public policy and its theories, methods, and applications. It will help teachers, students, public managers and policy-makers navigate the new, turbulent governance landscape that lies ahead.Trade Review‘Brik and Pal bring together a timely and robust examination of the “future of policy sciences” boldly asking what are the new policy and governance challenges in a post pandemic world? And within the context of a potentially “bigger, protective state”, how well positioned and developed are the theories of policy science to progress meaningful and robust analysis? This book points to new and emerging themes in theoretical development, research and in the curricula of policy schools across the globe, noting unique developments in the non-Western world. Discussion explores the emerging concerns for the governance of turbulence, the challenging disdain of expertise and evidence, the growing role of big data and the accelerated interest in digital services pushed by pandemic pressures and uncertainty. Scholars and leaders of programs and schools of policy and governance will find this a valuable account of how the policy sciences is evolving and what is driving this intellectual development.’Table of ContentsContents: Preface x 1 Introduction: futures, now and then 1 Anis Ben Brik and Leslie A. Pal 2 Embracing the future of the policy sciences: big data in pedagogy and practice 9 Nihit Goyal, Ola G. El-Taliawi and Michael Howlett 3 Neo-professionalization of the civil service: an institutional perspective on policy studies education 28 Kris Hartley and Norainie Ahmad 4 Policy science beyond self-congratulatory virtue signalling: matching supply and demand in the scholarship, pedagogy and purpose of the policy enterprise 51 Michael Howlett and Darryl S. L. Jarvis 5 Public policy education in the non-Western world: changing context and content 70 Sreeja Nair, Ola G. El-Taliawi and Zeger Van der Wal 6 Disaster risk reduction and the development narrative: towards a new public policy epistemic 85 Glen Kuecker and Kris Hartley 7 Policy practices: a bridge between policy theory and empirical research 103 Arnošt Veselý 8 Policy expertise and policy markets: challenges for tackling complex problems in turbulent times 121 Brian W. Head 9 Back to the future: learning from the evolution of global sustainability governance 140 Andreas Rechkemmer 10 What is a policy scholar for? 163 Claire A. Dunlop and Claudio M. Radaelli Conclusion. Future tense: a new grammar for the policy sciences? 180 Leslie A. Pal and Anis Ben Brik Index 204

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Book SynopsisEngaging with the key debates and issues in a continuously evolving field, Lavinia Bifulco and Vando Borghi bring together contributions from leading social scientists to debate the enduring relevance of public sociology in light of ongoing changes in the social world. This incisive Research Handbook explores the critical authors, texts, and research perspectives foundational to the discipline of public sociology. Multidisciplinary in approach, it advances dialogues between diverse scientific and environmental perspectives and considers how best to design and conduct research in different scientific fields. Chapters discuss current teaching and critical thought within the discipline, identify promising analytical approaches through which to research key aspects of social transformation, and investigate the relationship between sociology and its various publics. Rather than reproducing an already-fixed analytical programme, the Research Handbook explores the potential of public sociology to collaborate and hybridise with novel research paths. Pushing the frontiers of public sociology, this insightful Research Handbook will prove an engaging and invaluable resource for social scientists and sociological communities, as well as for students in the social sciences. Its exploration of the applications of public sociology in empirical research and teaching will further benefit professionals working within public organisations. Trade Review‘Public sociology has engaged scholars in different corners of the world to think further and develop a sociology of possibility, oriented to the improvement of citizens’ lives. This Research Handbook is an excellent account of how sociologists can approach possibility from very diverse and controversial angles. A must read.’ -- Marta Soler Gallart, University of Barcelona, SpainTable of ContentsContents: PUBLIC SOCIOLOGY: EXPLORING AN APPROACH ‒ AN INTRODUCTION 1 Public sociology, a perspective on the move 2 Lavinia Bifulco and Vando Borghi 2 Why public sociology? 19 Michael Burawoy PART I CONNECTIONS AND CONVERSATIONS: AUTHORS AND RESEARCH PERSPECTIVES IN DIALOGUE WITH PUBLIC SOCIOLOGY 3 Public inquiry in social sciences: a pragmatist outlook 23 Daniel Céfaï 4 Public sociology and the capability approach: exploring the potential of a fruitful combination 42 Jean-Michel Bonvin and Francesco Laruffa 5 Sociology and quantification: economics of convention as an approach to link quantification and public sociology 58 Rainer Diaz-Bone PART II FORTH AND BACK ACROSS (DISCIPLINARY) BORDERS: WAYS OF THINKING AND PRACTICING PUBLIC RESEARCH 6 What is at stake when social science goes public? 74 Didier Fassin 7 Public history 86 Serge Noiret 8 Public geography 104 Salvo Torre 9 Urban planning 114 Marco Cremaschi 10 Legitimacy of law and the expertise of public sociology 129 Supriya Routh 11 The foundational economy approach: a public social science of socio-economic life 142 Julie Froud, Angelo Salento and Karel Williams PART III THEMES AND RESEARCH ISSUES: DEEPENING PS POTENTIALITIES DEALING WITH DIFFERENT FIELDS 12 Science, the environment and the public 158 Luigi Pellizzoni 13 Public sociology in disaster situations: critical engagement and prefiguration against defuturing processes 174 Laura Centemeri and Davide Olori 14 Public sociology and populism 188 Paul Blokker 15 Borders and migrants in Europe 202 Tatjana Sekulić 16 Local/urban democracy and citizenship 218 Marisol Garcia 17 Associationalism: the past, present, and future of public sociology 234 Bruno Frère 18 Public, policy or politicized sociology? Notes from the field of social policy and poverty research 250 Sandro Busso 19 Critical sociologies of work in the cultural industries: pathways to ‘creative justice’? 265 Mark Banks 20 Sociologies of education in an era of new critique: getting out of methodological nationalism and reconsidering education through a global perspective 280 Romuald Normand 21 Sociology of expertise as public sociology 295 Gil Eyal 22 Poverty, the battle against stigmatization and the role of public sociology 311 Enrica Morlicchio and Dario Tuorto 23 Health 324 Magdalena Chiara PART IV FOR A PUBLIC ACADEMIA: PUBLIC SOCIOLOGY AND PUBLIC ACADEMIES 24 Paradoxes, contradictions, and deep feelings of ambivalence, or, academia still appeals 337 Eeva Berglund 25 Publicness and teaching: public knowledge as collective process of repoliticization of daily life 351 Vincenza Pellegrino 26 Postcolonialism and sociology 368 Manuela Boatcă, Sina Farzin and Julian Go Index

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Book SynopsisThis unique book traces the origins and evolution of environmental policy formation, comparing the differences in this process between developing and developed countries. It focuses on the importance of the state's role and issues of timing and sequence in the creation of environmental policies.Expert contributors provide new insights into how the environment as a concept and environmental policies have evolved. They analyse how ''latecomer public policy'' is related to the dilemma between industrial development and maintaining high environmental standards, especially in developing countries. Chapters also examine these processes in a variety of regions with rich records of environmental policies and trajectories of change. Taking a historical and path dependence approach, the book emphasises the significance of the role of administrative systems, policy coordination and timing in the success or failure of environmental policies.This book will be a valuable resource for academics and students of environmental studies, public policy, public administration and regional studies. Its synthesis of empirical data and case studies from countries including China, Taiwan, Thailand, the US and Germany will also be beneficial for policymakers.Trade Review'Origins and Evolution of Environmental Policies is a masterful assessment of the trajectories of environmental and conservation policies in East Asian developing countries, deftly using the experiences of developed countries to emphasize the obstacles facing the industrial ''late-comer''. The incisive chapters by highly knowledgeable Japanese experts dispel the popular ''late-comer advantage'' notion by demonstrating that the persistence of the initial fragmentation of government institutions undermines effective policy. The penetrating case studies -- histories, issue analysis, and policymaking-process assessments -- are each illuminating in themselves, but also contribute to a coherent argument for the importance of institutional reform.' -- - William Ascher, Claremont McKenna College, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface x 1 Introduction: origins and evolution of environmental policies – state, time, and regional experiences 1 Tadayoshi Terao and Tsuruyo Funatsu 2 Resource and environmental policies during economic development: formation of latecomer public policy in late industrialization 15 Tadayoshi Terao 3 Path dependence in environment and health policy development in China: a historical review on the early stage 34 Kenji Otsuka 4 Formation of Taiwan’s air pollution control policy: the Air Pollution Control Act of 1975 51 Tadayoshi Terao 5 The Map Ta Phut pollution dispute in Thailand: a turning point toward more comprehensive pollution control 78 Tsuruyo Funatsu 6 Compulsion to maintain: water and state power in Southeast Asia 105 Jin Sato 7 Path dependence and its disruption: how the US Environmental Protection Agency evolved 124 Hiroki Oikawa 8 German packaging waste policy: its development and significance 149 Susumu Kitagawa Index

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Book SynopsisThis scholarly Research Handbook captures key observations and analyses within the field of public financial management. It offers much-needed insights into possible future research ventures while presenting contemporary summaries of past studies in this ever-evolving field. Providing a fresh look at traditional and emergent topics such as government accounting and climate-resilient infrastructure systems, this Research Handbook acts as an essential reference point for advanced research pursuits. Chapters articulate the results of state-of-the-art investigative studies conducted by leading international researchers and aptly summarise the acute challenges involved in managing public finances such as debt management. The Research Handbook on Public Financial Management will be valuable for academics and students of public management, politics and economics examining the foundational issues confronting public financial management. It will additionally benefit federal, state, and local government departments seeking to extend and affirm their knowledge.Trade Review‘The Research Handbook on Public Financial Management by Komla D. Dzigbede and W. Bartley Hildreth is a must-reference source for academics and students who want to explore Public Financial Management past, present, and possible futures for these important concepts in theory and practice. Including emergent areas of managing public finances, including climate change, financial technology (fintech), and major economic crises. The Editors have assembled 22 excellent chapters authored by some of the leading researchers in the Public Financial Management fields.’ -- James Guthrie, Emeritus Professor Macquarie Business School, Macquarie University, Sydney and Member of the Order of Australia (AM)‘The book provides a much-needed coverage on issues of public financial management, especially on fiscal aspects of emerging issues in fintech, climate challenge, and crisis management, in addition to its excellent coverage on traditional and foundational topics on budgeting, accounting, and financial management. Its comprehensive coverage is unmatched by the current books in the market. It is a must-read by students and researchers of public financial management issues.’ -- Xiaohu Wang, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, ChinaTable of ContentsContents: Foreword xviii Roy Bahl Acknowledgments xx Introduction to the Research Handbook on Public Financial Management xxi PART I THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1 Foundations of public financial management: theories and concepts 2 Robert S. Kravchuk 2 Managing public finances during major crises 18 Rahul Pathak, Justina Jose and Komla D. Dzigbede 3 Emerging ideas for fintech applications in the public sector 31 Majid Bazarbash, Naomi Nakaguchi Griffin, Gerardo Una and Alok Verma PART II GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING, AUDITING, AND FINANCIAL REPORTING 4 Theories informing public sector accounting and financial management changes in the era of new public management 58 Robert Ochoki Nyamori 5 Governmental accounting and financial management in practice: current trends and country experiences 77 Qiushi Wang and Shaodong Zhu 6 Future directions for research in governmental accounting, auditing, and financial reporting 95 Yulianti Abbas PART III BUDGETING 7 The road to entrepreneurial budgeting and beyond: a reconceptualization of the development of budget innovations in the United States 117 Robert L. Bland, Michael R. Overton and Valencia Prentice 8 Public budgeting in developed and developing countries 136 Julius A. Nukpezah, Aisha S. Ahmadu, Kingsley Ukwandi, Edmund Poku Adu and Romeo Abraham 9 Future directions for research in national and subnational government budgeting 154 Jinhai Yu and Zhiwei Zhang PART IV TAX REVENUE MANAGEMENT 10 Foundations of government taxation and revenue management 179 Whitney Afonso 11 Tax revenue management and reform in the digital era in developing and developed countries 202 Jorge Martínez-Vázquez, Eduardo Sanz-Arcega and José Manuel Tránchez Martín 12 Instruments and management of public revenue 227 Justin M. Ross PART V EXPENDITURE MANAGEMENT 13 Foundations of public expenditure management: theories and concepts 239 Simanti Bandyopadhyay and Harsahib Singh 14 Future directions for research in public expenditure management 259 Travis St. Clair PART VI DEBT MANAGEMENT 15 Foundations of subnational public debt management: theories, concepts and policy lessons 274 Heidi Jane M. Smith and Alfonso Mendoza-Velázquez 16 Emerging research issues in subnational government debt management 288 Dario Cestau 17 Emerging research issues in sovereign debt management 301 Teresa Ter-Minassian PART VII GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT 18 Foundations of public procurement 327 Spencer T. Brien 19 Future directions for research in public procurement and contract management 342 Benjamin M. Brunjes, Sawsan Abutabenjeh, Lachezar G. Anguelov, Ana-Maria Dimand and Evelyn Rodriguez-Plesa PART VIII A PATHWAY FOR MANAGING PUBLIC FINANCES IN THE YEARS AHEAD 20 Great ideas in behavioral public financial management 370 Kenneth A. Kriz 21 New insights for managing the public finance aspects of climate-resilient infrastructure systems 386 Can Chen 22 Teaching public budgeting and finance to the next generation of scholars 403 Bruce D. McDonald, III Index

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Book SynopsisThe Elgar Encyclopedia of Nonprofit Management, Leadership and Governance is the ultimate reference guide for those interested in the rapidly growing nonprofit sector. Each insightful entry includes a definition of the concept, practical applications in nonprofit organizations, and discussion of current issues and future directions.With contributions from over 200 renowned experts in the field, this Encyclopedia provides a comprehensive overview of the essential topics related to nonprofit management, leadership and governance. Entries explore a diverse range of issues and actors within the nonprofit sector, including business planning, crowdfunding and fundraising, governing boards, mergers and acquisitions, risk management, stakeholder management and wealth inequality. They cover the foundations of the sector alongside more current and topical issues including celebrity, diaspora, LGBTQ+ and ePhilanthropy; authoritarian regimes; the digital divide; and the millennial generation’s civic engagement.This Encyclopedia is a vital resource for students and scholars of organization studies, business and management, corporate governance, and public administration. Its practical applications will prove beneficial to a diverse range of stakeholders across the nonprofit sector, including professional managers, board members, donors, government officials, and media professionals. Fully cross referenced and accessible in style Authoritative summaries of nearly 200 essential topics Written by leading scholars and practitioners across the field Provides definitions, applications, and discussions of current issues and future directions Table of ContentsContents: Introduction to Elgar Encyclopedia of Nonprofit Management, Leadership and Governance xvii Kevin P. Kearns and Wenjiun Wang Accountability 1 Barbara S. Romzek Accounting practices, rules, and standards 7 Carolyn Cordery Accreditation 10 Madeline Y. Lee Administration costs 13 Tianyi Li, Elizabeth A. M. Searing and Jesse D. Lecy Advocacy 16 Sheldon Gen Affordable care act 20 Berkeley Franz Antitrust 23 Alexander C. Campbell Articles of incorporation 24 William M. Klimon Arts and cultural organizations 26 Constance DeVereaux Audit 29 Anne-Mie Reheul and Tom Van Caneghem Authoritarian regimes and the nonprofit community 32 Mark Sidel Beneficiaries 36 Lehn M. Benjamin Black philanthropy 38 Jacqueline Bouvier Copeland Board policies manual 45 Robert C. Andringa Branding and brand strategies 47 Walter Wymer Budget process 49 Marcus Lam and Bob Beatty Business planning 53 David La Piana Bylaws 55 William M. Klimon Campaign: Annual campaign 58 Bobbi Watt Geer Campaign: Capital Campaign 60 Eugene R. Tempel and Sarah K. Nathan Capacity building 64 Judith L. Millesen Careers and preparation 68 Amanda J. Stewart and Ryne A. Crout Jones Case for support 71 Karen Wolk Feinstein Cause-related marketing 73 Gordon Liu Celebrity philanthropy 76 Hilde Van den Bulck Charitable giving 78 Kevin P. Kearns Charity law 80 Alexander C. Campbell Chief executive director: Compensation 84 Nathan J. Grasse and Leonor Camarena Chief executive officer: Performance review 87 Jessica K. A. Word Chief executive officer: Relations with the board of directors 90 Scott E. Robison Civic agency 93 Jo Anne Schneider Civil rights organizations 96 Leon L. Haley Civil society 98 Annette Zimmer Collaboration strategies 101 Stuart Mendel Commercialism 105 Janelle A. Kerlin and Meng Ye Commons 109 Brenda K. Bushouse, Brent Never and Robert K. Christensen Community foundations 113 Laurie E. Paarlberg Community-based organizations 116 Carl Milofsky and Margaret Harris Comparative perspectives on nonprofit organizations 118 Paul J. Nelson Competition 122 Omer Topaloglu Competitive forces 125 Teresa D. Harrison Conversion foundations 128 Karen Wolk Feinstein Co-production 130 Tony Bovaird and Elke Loeffler Corporate foundations 133 Kathleen W. Buechel Corporate philanthropy 136 Georg von Schnurbein Corporate social responsibility 139 Archie B. Carroll Crisis management 143 Thomas W. Haase Crowdfunding 146 Jeremy C. Short Crowding out 148 Joycelyn Ovalle and Ji Ma Cultural competence 151 Heather Getha-Taylor Curricula for nonprofit management in higher education 153 Roseanne M. Mirabella and Timothy J. Hoffman Democracy and philanthropy 159 Wenjiun Wang Diaspora philanthropy 161 Shawn Teresa Flanigan Digital divide 165 Jaclyn Piatak Dissolution of nonprofit organizations 168 Jiahuan Lu Diversity, equity, and inclusion 171 Ruth Sessler Bernstein and Paul Salipante Donor-advised funds 177 Eileen R. Heisman Donor and donor motivation 180 Kevin P. Kearns Donor choice 185 Michaela Neumayr Donor retention and stewardship 188 Richard D. Waters Earned income 192 Kimberly M. Reeve Education-focused organizations 195 Gregg Behr Effectiveness of nonprofit organizations 198 David O. Renz and Elizabeth Ireland Endowment 202 Thad D. Calabrese and Todd L. Ely ePhilanthropy 207 Abhishek Bhati and Andrew Douglas Burk Faith and philanthropy 211 Sabith Khan Faith and volunteering 213 M. D. Kinoti Faith-based organizations 216 Gaynor Yancey Family philanthropy 220 Julie Fisher Cummings, Douglas Bitonti Stewart and Caitlen Macias Federation 222 Patricia Bradshaw and Madeline Toubiana Financial documents and control 226 John T. Zietlow Financial performance indicators 230 Tianyi Li and Elizabeth A. M. Searing Financial ratios 234 Christopher R. Prentice Financing nonprofit organizations 238 George E. Mitchell and Elizabeth A. M. Searing Fiscal sponsor 243 Fredrik O. Andersson Forming a nonprofit organization 245 William M. Klimon Foundations – History and functions 248 Stefan Toepler Founder’s syndrome 251 Joanne G. Carman Fraud and corruption 253 Carolyn Cordery Fraud detection and investigation 256 Dennis Neier, Harry Sandick and Justin Zaremby Fundraising 261 Kirsten A. Grønbjerg Gender and philanthropy 268 Debra Mesch Giving circles 273 Julia L. Carboni Global conflict and philanthropy 275 Colin Knox Governance 278 Anne Wallestad, Joy Folkedal and Andrew Davis Governing board: Chairperson 280 Kevin P. Kearns Governing board: Composition 283 William A. Brown Governing board: Dynamics and meeting management 287 Michael R. Ford Governing board: Membership 290 Anne Wallestad, Joy Folkedal and Andrew Davis Governing board: Responsibilities 292 Anne Wallestad, Joy Folkedal and Andrew Davis Government failure theory 296 Laurie E. Paarlberg and Samantha Zuhlke Government funding and contract management 299 Steven Rathgeb Smith Grant 303 Janine Lee, David Miller and Stephen Sherman Grassroots INGOs 307 Susan Appe Growth strategies 309 David Gras and Gavin Williamson Housing organizations 313 Rachel G. Bratt Human service organizations 316 Bowen McBeath and Michael J. Austin Hybrid organizations 320 Wenjue Knutsen Identity-based philanthropy 324 Noah D. Drezner Impact investing 326 Wenjue Knutsen Income portfolio analysis 329 Hanjin Mao and Lindsey McDougle Industry analysis 331 Kevin P. Kearns Innovation in nonprofit organizations 334 Kristina Jaskyte Institutional isomorphism 338 Nadeen Makhlouf Intermediate sanctions 340 Bok Gyo Jeong Internal Revenue Service 343 David A. Bell International aid 346 David A. Bell Investment policy statement 349 Matthew Rice Journals, periodicals, and associations 353 Wenjiun Wang and Kevin P. Kearns Leadership 359 Kevin P. Kearns Leadership succession 363 Amanda J. Stewart and Ryne A. Crout Jones LGBTQ+ philanthropy 366 Elizabeth J. Dale Lifecycles of nonprofit organizations 369 Rikki Abzug Limited life foundations 372 Lynda Mansson Major donors 375 Beth Breeze Managerialism 378 Kevin P. Kearns Marketing 381 Walter Wymer Membership associations 383 Kevin P. Kearns Mental health organizations 386 Alicia C. Bunger and Thomas K. Gregoire Mergers and acquisitions 389 Theresa Ricke-Kiely Microfinance 393 Cécile Godfroid, Marek Hudon and Marc Labie Millennial generation’s civic engagement 395 Young-joo Lee Mission and economics 398 Richard S. Steinberg Mission statement 401 Kevin P. Kearns Motivation: Paid staff 403 Jed DeVaro Motivation: Volunteers 406 Arthur A. Stukas, Mark Snyder and E. Gil Clary Multisite nonprofit organizations 408 Seth J. Meyer Nascent organizations 411 Fredrik O. Andersson Nongovernmental organizations 412 Paloma Raggo Nonprofit sector 416 Peter Frumkin and Mark A. Hager Operating foundations 420 Khrista McCarden Operating reserves 422 Thad D. Calabrese Payout requirement 425 Richard C. Sansing Performance management 427 David A. Campbell and Kristina T. Marty Philanthropy: Definition and history 432 Michael Moody Place-based philanthropy 435 Susan D. Phillips Planned giving 439 Russell N. James III Politics and philanthropy 442 David Callahan Principal–Agent Theory 445 Tracey M. Coule Private foundations 448 Michael Moody Private inurement prohibition 452 Lloyd Hitoshi Mayer Professionalism 455 Kevin P. Kearns Program evaluation 458 Lehn M. Benjamin, Dana R. H. Doan, Alnoor Ebrahim and Mary Kay Gugerty Program-related investments 462 Heng Qu Project management 464 Nicholas J. Chakos Public charity 468 Penina K. Lieber Public policy and nonprofit organizations 472 Shannon K. Vaughan and Shelly Arsneault Public relations 474 Richard D. Waters Public trust in nonprofit organizations 476 Jurgen Willems Recruitment and retention 479 Kunle Akingbola Refugee services 483 Lisa S. Alfredson Regulation of nonprofit organizations 486 Putnam Barber Resilience management 492 Dennis R. Young Restricted / unrestricted funds 495 ChiaKo Hung, Arjen de Wit and Pamala Wiepking Retrenchment strategies 498 Yuan (Daniel) Cheng and Shuyi Deng Revenue diversification 501 Heng Qu Risk management 505 Grace L. Chikoto-Schultz Sarbanes-Oxley Act 509 Sarah A. Garven Self-help groups 511 Melanie Boyce Self-regulation 513 Angela L. Bies Service portfolio analysis 517 Kevin P. Kearns Settlement house 520 T. Laine Scales Sexual harassment 522 Erynn E. Beaton and Elizabeth J. Dale Social capital 525 Tristan Claridge Social change and nonprofit organizations 528 Theresa Anasti Social economy 532 Laurie Mook Social enterprise 534 Wenjue Knutsen Social entrepreneurship 537 Rasheda L. Weaver Social responsibility of nonprofit organizations 540 Shawn Pope Social return on investment 543 Kate Cooney Stakeholder management 547 Kevin P. Kearns Strategic analysis: SWOT 550 Kevin P. Kearns Strategic human resource management 552 Kunle Akingbola Strategic planning 558 David La Piana Supporting organizations 563 Penina K. Lieber Tax policy: Federal 567 Joseph Cordes Tax policy: State and local 571 Joseph Cordes Technology and social media 574 Chao Guo and John McNutt Transparency 578 Erica E. Harris Triple bottom line 581 Dragana Djukic-Min, Allison R. Russell and Elizabeth A. M. Searing Unfair competition 585 Alexander C. Campbell United Way 587 Laurie E. Paarlberg and Jin Ai Unrelated business income 590 Alexander C. Campbell Venture philanthropy 592 Tamaki Onishi and Arisa Miyakozawa Voluntarism 595 Allison R. Russell and Femida Handy Volunteer management 600 Christopher J. Einolf Wage equity within and across sectors 604 David A. Macpherson and Barry T. Hirsch Watchdog organizations 609 Margaret F. Sloan and Kennedy M. Musyoka Wealth inequality 611 Claire Le Barbenchon and Lisa A. Keister Index 617

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Book SynopsisIn this timely book, Carol S. Weissert proves that federalism is highly relevant to the modern world and worthy of deeper academic study. Highlighting the dynamic nature of federalism, this book focuses on linking scholarship to the policy and politics of federalism in the US and across the world.Combining work by American federalism and comparative federalism scholars, Weissert explores how researchers from across these fields can learn from each other. Chapters analyse both traditional and newer approaches to federalism, identifying areas of success and suggestions for further study. The book focuses on the challenges facing federalism today, in particular analysing the impact of federalism on governmental responses to the Covid-19 pandemic. Other issues covered include the impact of political polarisation on federalism, intergovernmental conflict, the drive towards centralisation, multi-level governance, and public scepticism of government.Offering up-to-date insights into the theory and practice of federalism, this book will be essential reading for scholars and students of American and comparative federalism, political science, public administration, governance, and constitutional studies.Trade Review‘Carol S. Weissert has produced an incredibly valuable and timely resource for scholars, students and practitioners of contemporary federalism. Rethinking Federalism Studies provides a comprehensive and insightful synopsis of the discipline while also providing a thought provoking assessment of whether federalism can help address the fundamental challenges facing democracies.’ -- Richard Eccleston, University of Tasmania, Australia‘The book offers fresh thinking on myriad challenges confronting American federalism such as creeping centralization and nationalization, citizens’ lack of trust in government, extreme partisan polarization, and widening intergovernmental conflict. Weissert exposes tensions in the system and identifies critical questions for federalism scholars to pursue. Engaging writing and compelling evidence make Rethinking Federalism Studies essential reading for those concerned about America’s future.’ -- Ann O’M. Bowman, Texas A&M University, USTable of ContentsContents: 1. The relevance of federalism research 2. Political parties and federalism 3. Federalism in times of crisis 4. Intergovernmental relations: the hidden dimension of government 5. Federalism and public policy 6. Fiscal federalism 7. A look ahead for federalism scholarship References Index

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Book SynopsisA holistic and extensive exploration of both the dynamic and incremental changes in EU public policy and the decision processes surrounding them, this Elgar Encyclopedia is the definitive reference work in the field of EU public policy.Unifying theoretical insights with empirical phenomena, this pioneering Encyclopedia begins by engaging with the multi-level structure of the EU’s polity and identifies how this affects public policy, considering the role of various non-state actors in EU policymaking, and the concepts of Europeanization and policy diffusion. Offering a theoretical introduction to policy integration, it examines intergovernmentalism, neofunctionalism, and postfunctionalism, alongside an innovative analysis of policy styles and the effects of recent crises on EU public policy, including COVID-19 and populism. Chapters conclude by reflecting on policy implementation and dynamics, and the impact of feedback on public policies and institutions.Ultimately demonstrating that the study of public policy in the EU has produced a set of EU-specific analytical perspectives, this timely book will guide further research avenues into EU public policy for students and scholars interested in (EU) public policy, public administration and comparative politics, alongside informing the decision-making of policymakers globally.Key Features:Accessible format split into 9 thematic partsFully cross-referenced with select bibliographies for further readingEntries written by an international and interdisciplinary group of over 90 preeminent experts in the field of public policyTrade Review‘Over the last three decades, the literature on European Union public policy has expanded massively. This impressive new Encyclopedia, masterfully edited by two leaders in the field, fills a gap in the market by distilling the most important elements into sixty-four bite-sized chunks, each carefully researched and fully referenced. Highly recommended.’ -- Andrew Jordan, Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, Norwich, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface xx 1 Introduction to the Elgar Encyclopedia of European Union Public Policy 1 Jale Tosun and Paolo Roberto Graziano PART I POLICYMAKING IN THE MULTILEVEL SYSTEM 2 Bureaucratic politics 11 Tobias Bach 3 EU agencies and stakeholders: assessing critical mass and the plurality of voices 21 Ixchel Pérez-Durán and Juan Carlos Triviño-Salazar 4 European Administrative Networks 35 Ellen Mastenbroek, Reini Schrama, and Dorte Sindbjerg Martinsen 5 European Regulatory Networks 45 Francesca Pia Vantaggiato and Fabrizio De Francesco 6 Interparliamentary cooperation 53 Thomas Malang 7 Multilevel governance 62 Philipp Trein 8 Multilevel governance and the transformation of the state 71 Michaël Tatham 9 National ministerial bureaucracy 81 Vilde Hernes 10 National parliaments and European public policy 89 Katrin Auel and Ivana Skazlic 11 Regions 100 Simona Piattoni and Laura Polverari 12 Supranationalization of government and governance 110 Morten Egeberg PART II INPUT INTO EU PUBLIC POLICY 13 EU-wide interest groups 121 Rainer Eising and Julia Sollik 14 European Citizens Initiative 131 Jale Tosun 15 Evidence-based policymaking 139 Paul Cairney 16 Expertise in EU policy-making 149 Johan Christensen and Åse Gornitzka 17 National interest groups in EU policymaking 160 Danica Fink-Hafner and Meta Novak PART III EUROPEANIZATION OF PUBLIC POLICY 18 Contested and politicised? Recent trends in policy and research on European development policy 171 Christine Hackenesch 19 Europeanization 181 Theofanis Exadaktylos and Paolo Roberto Graziano 20 Europeanization of social policy 192 Robert Henry Cox 21 Foreign policy 199 Heidi Maurer and Nicholas Wright 22 Healthcare 207 Emmanuele Pavolini 23 Policy diffusion 215 Martino Maggetti 24 Diffusion of tax policies in the European Union 223 Achim Kemmerling and Aanor Roland PART IV POLICY INTEGRATION 25 Climate policy integration in the European Union 236 Heiner von Lüpke and Lucas Leopold 26 Development policy integration in the European Union 245 Sebastian Steingass 27 Environmental policy integration 255 Andrea Lenschow and Jan Pollex 28 Gender mainstreaming 266 Sophie Jacquot 29 Policy assessment 276 Sabine Weiland 30 Post-exceptionalism in the Common Agricultural Policy 286 Carsten Daugbjerg and Peter H. Feindt PART V POLICY STYLES 31 Making sense of the relationship between Europeanisation and policy styles 296 Jeroen Candel 32 The Nordic countries in EU public policy-making: between change and continuity 306 Anna Michalski and Helena Wockelberg 33 Policy-making in southern Europe 316 Dimitri A. Sotiropoulos 34 Policy styles in Germany, France, and the UK 327 Samuel B.H. Faure 35 The study of policy style: reflections on a simple idea 337 Jeremy Richardson 36 The transformations of public administration systems in east central Europe 347 Jozef Bátora and Daniel Klimovský PART VI CRISES AND EFFECTS ON EU PUBLIC POLICY 37 Brexit 362 Alan Greer 38 Economic and financial crises in the European Union 373 Lucia Quaglia 39 Energy and climate crises 382 Anna Herranz-Surrallés and Israel Solorio 40 The European Union and youth unemployment: policy responses, policy developments and key challenges 395 Margherita Bussi 41 Focusing events 406 Thomas A. Birkland, Rob A. DeLeo, and Kristin Taylor 42 Migration and asylum in the EU: struggling to overcome policy deadlock 414 Florian Trauner PART VII EU POLICY IMPLEMENTATION 43 Differentiated implementation of EU law and policies 424 Sebastiaan Princen 44 The modalities of policy design: co-design, non-design, and authoritative instrumentalism 434 Michael Howlett 45 The multilevel administrative state 444 Jarle Trondal 46 Noncompliance 453 Ekaterina Domorenok 47 The Open Method of Coordination: a contested public policy instrument still going ‘soft’ 462 Bart Vanhercke and Philippe Pochet 48 Theoretical perspectives on improving policy implementation in the EU 472 Oliver Treib, Ellen Mastenbroek, and Esther Versluis 49 Voluntary implementation – European Neighbourhood Policy 482 Federica Zardo PART VIII EU POLICY DYNAMICS 50 Analyzing EU policy processes: applying the multiple streams framework 494 Nicole Herweg and Reimut Zohlnhöfer 51 Discursive analysis, framing, and the narrative policy framework 504 Amandine Crespy and Camille Nessel 52 Europeanization and convergence 515 Jale Tosun 53 Europeanization and differentiation 525 Eva G. Heidbreder 54 The evolution of the EU’s enlargement policy 536 Antoaneta L. Dimitrova 55 The interactive politics of EU social investment agenda setting 547 Anton Hemerijck and Francesco Corti 56 New institutionalism and European public policy 556 Martin B. Carstensen and Patrick Emmenegger 57 Punctuated equilibrium theory and the EU policy process 567 Leticia Elias and Arco Timmermans 58 Studying EU politics through the ACF—key challenges 577 Karin Ingold PART IX EU POLICY FEEDBACK 59 EU stances of mainstream political parties: historical development, challenges for party strategies, and implications for legislative decision-making in the EU multilevel system 586 Marc Debus 60 Pan-European parties 596 Daniela Braun 61 Policy evaluation: an evolving and expanding feature of EU governance 605 Stijn van Voorst, Pieter Zwaan, and Jonas J. Schoenefeld 62 Policy feedback approach 614 Jennifer Shore 63 Policy learning in the European Union 623 Claire A. Dunlop and Claudio M. Radaelli 64 Populism and the European Union 633 Paolo Roberto Graziano 65 Social movements in the European arena: between transnational trajectories and national challenges 642 Guya Accornero and Tiago Carvalho

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Book SynopsisElgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary. Transport significantly affects everyday life in our modern world. Highlighting key challenges and opportunities, this Research Agenda identifies current and future themes that are central to both research and practice in the transport sector. With chapters written by eminent scholars and practitioners, it provides readers with a state-of-the art analysis of the topic. This Research Agenda identifies areas of research required to inform transport policy development that will in turn support improved societal outcomes. Chapters examine transport policy from a range of different viewpoints, offering insights into socio-economic environments, the importance of technology, and the differing approaches to transport policy across five continents. Transport is on the cusp of major transformation, and such disruptive change demands the broad, integrated approach that this Research Agenda provides. Written in a non-technical style, this book will appeal to transport policy practitioners, looking to improve current infrastructure to better suit the needs of the future. Public policy and geography scholars focusing on the impact and importance of transport will also find this to be a valuable read.Trade Review'Collectively the chapters summarise the state of the art, identify areas of challenge and set out a wide-ranging research agenda to inform the major components of transport policy, at various geographic scales, drawing on the views and experiences of an impressive range of internationally leading academics and practitioners. A rich source of research topics and insights.' --Peter Jones, University College London, UK'By systematically analysing issues, modes and regions, a collection of world-leading academics suggest how transport policy researchers should respond to the disruptions posed to the global transport system by shared mobility, next generation vehicles, digital technologies and unprecedented economic, demographic and environmental change. The future of transport policy research is here, in all its intriguing complexity.' --John Preston, University of Southampton, UK'This book is essential reading for designing research relevant to the mobility challenges of the 21st century. It is remarkably comprehensive, probing contemporary issues across all modes and regions of the world. Its attention to disruptive technologies, safety, and new mobility platforms on land, air, and sea is a plus.' --Robert Cervero, University of California, Berkeley, USTable of ContentsContents: Part I Introduction 1. Setting the context John Stanley and David A. Hensher Part II Societal goals-based perspectives 2. Transport economics David A. Hensher 3. Social perspectives: Transport as if people mattered Janet Stanley 4. Transport and the environment Robin Hickman and David Banister 5. Transport governance Greg Marsden 6. Road transport infrastructure funding Georgina Santos Part III Modal perspectives 7. Public transport Chris Nash and Daniel Johnson 8. Active transport perspectives Stephen Greaves and Christopher Standen 9. The future of urban roads Richard de Cani, Ritu Garg and Harrison Peck 10. A maritime research agenda in transport policy Michael Bell 11. Long-distance transport service sustainability: Management and policy directions from the airline perspective Rico Merkert and James Bushell 12. Freight transport and logistics Alan McKinnon Part IV Regional Perspectives 13. North America Michael Roschlau and Josipa Petrunic 14. South America: The challenge of transition Alejandro Tirachini 15. European Union and United Kingdom: Research roadmap for transport policy Rosário Macário, Hilde Meersman and Eddy van de Voorde 16. Transport policies in Asia Junyi Zhang and Fuyo (Jenny) Yamamoto 17. Africa Jackie Walters 18. Australia John Stanley Part V Policy perspectives on future transport 19. The future of big projects: Lessons from Australia Martin Locke 20. Transport technology Brian Collins 21. Intelligent Mobility and Mobility as a Service Corinne Mulley, John Nelson and David A. Hensher 22. Big data and transport Marcela A. Munizaga Index

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Book SynopsisA Modern Guide to Networks identifies five core characteristics of contemporary networks and translates these into ten key pieces of guidance for researchers and practitioners. Arguing that a knowledge–practice gap has emerged due to the lack of contact between network practitioners and researchers, contributors chart a more collaborative future for the field. They identify how research can be effectively translated and implemented to shape the future of social networks.A Modern Guide to Networks highlights the key dimensions of today’s networks, advancing knowledge of how networks operate and how they will function in the future. It showcases the diversity of these networks through extensive case studies, examining experiments in network structure, governance, management, leadership, and evaluation. Combining academic perspectives with practice-based insights, it pushes disciplinary boundaries and provides unique insights into researching and participating in social networks.Providing a state-of-the-art overview of modern networks, it will prove invaluable to academics and researchers in organization studies, public administration and management, and social networks. It will also be a useful resource for practitioners seeking guidance on how to adapt to the rapid evolution of networks.Trade Review‘In this volume, Robyn Keast, Joris Voets, Jack Meek, Christine Flynn and their co-authors highlight an important feature of contemporary social networks that are convened to pursue collective actions for the public good: that all social networks boil down to relationships between people and between people and things (e.g., organizations, infrastructure). By elevating the importance of relationship, they necessarily define the essence of a network as a set of practices that have, as they note, been an essential, if not the essential feature of human civilization, and certainly core to the practice of public administration since the dawn of organized and intentional collective action. The chapters in this volume examine contemporary cases through a focus on relationships and underscore that networks can, when fostered with integrity, emotional and cultural intelligence, and deep concerns for public value and public values, enhance the resilience of communities and whole societies. This is an important contribution to the fields of network governance and management because it demonstrates the importance of reflective practice to the craft of network cultivation.’ -- Christopher Koliba, University of Kansas, US‘It is very timely that the new book A Modern Guide to Networks has been prepared. Engaging with diverse networks is now the norm in large-complex programmes attempting to achieve policy objectives that require a long-term and broader programme of cultural, behavioural, and systematic change. However, readily available information explaining social networks form and function and how to work with and within social networks has been difficult for practitioners of these programmes to access. Consequently, understanding how to work effectively through and with networks is still poorly understood. By taking a practitioner-centric approach, A Modern Guide to Networks will make a much-needed contribution to translate the science of social networks so that it is accessible to practitioners and will support these programmes to be more effective and meet the modern social and environmental challenges facing local, national, and global communities.’ -- Niall Connolly, Queensland Government, Australia‘This volume examines networks in the modern world, using an excellent and diverse set of contextual chapters and empirical cases from around the globe. It features a fascinating review of these case chapters by academics and practitioners, culminating in a meta-analysis of insights on network dimensions. This novel approach to bringing together academia and practice yields an impressive synthesis which will be welcomed by everyone interested in the work of networks.’Table of ContentsContents: PART I SETTING THE CONTEXT 1 Introduction: why a modern guide to networks? 2 Robyn Keast, Jack Wayne Meek, Joris Voets and Christine Flynn 2 What are networks? A social, relational perspective 15 Robyn Keast and Jack Wayne Meek PART II CASE EXAMPLES 3 ‘Travelling from 1600 to 2020 in one week’: resilience and leadership in school networks during the COVID-19 pandemic 33 Maria Cucciniello, Daniela Cristofoli and Alex Turrini 4 The role of communication in public health disaster management: city–county engagements during COVID-19 in Los Angeles County 53 Shawn R. Granger and Jack Wayne Meek 5 Strategic planning in a governance network: a life cycle approach 76 Laure Vandersmissen, Marianne Schapmans, Joris Voets and Bert George 6 Integrated service networks in Poland: insights from the delivery of social assistance in two cities 96 Piotr Modzelewski, Robyn Keast and Geoff Woolcott 7 ‘Coopetition-based’ network governance – mechanisms and pitfalls: the example of the German rehabilitation industry 123 Ingo Bode 8 A network analysis of a metropolitan affordable housing network: lessons for policy guidance from the City of Los Angeles 141 Helen Morales and Jack Wayne Meek 9 The role of shared identity in effective governance networks 166 Sinead Shannon and Mary Lee Rhodes 10 Network bandwidth management in public administration: definition and mechanisms 191 Barbara Zyzak 11 A modern network gap: a case for the establishment of formal boundary-spanning organizations to support innovation policy 211 David Noble 12 Global health networks: fostering convergence in women’s and children’s health policy 233 Mary E. Wiktorowicz, Yeonjoo Lee and Peter Tsasis 13 Knowing how, knowing who: the role of a UK online health informatics practitioner network towards system-wide learning 251 Louise Wilson and Marcus Baw 14 Positioning impact and sustainability under the umbrella of cultural accumulation theory: framing a novel conceptualization of modern networks 270 Geoff Woolcott, Robyn Keast, Amanda Scott, Tom Cosentino, Joe Harvey-Jones, Helen Lynch and Bronwyn Richards PART III NEXT PRACTICE AND GUIDELINES 15 Modern network research: insights from network practitioners in addressing the knowing–doing gap 291 Robyn Keast, Jack Wayne Meek, Christine Flynn and Joris Voets 16 Conclusion: the practices of modern networks 313 Robyn Keast, Jack W. Meek, Joris Voets and Christine Flynn Index

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive Handbook examines public policy evaluation in democracies. Focusing on the political dimension of the evaluation process, it argues that policy evaluation can be an emancipatory tool, reducing social inequalities and exclusion, and offers novel suggestions on how evaluations can be used to improve democratic policymaking.Laying out how evaluation relates to policy design, law-making, performance auditing and policy learning, this Handbook explores how policy evaluation can foster public participation, strengthen governance and enhance democracy. It uses experimental, constructivist and participatory approaches to analyse global case studies, offering epistemological, theoretical, methodological and normative insights. Contributors examine the institutionalisation of policy evaluation in national and international political systems, how to build evaluation capacity, the transformation of evaluation practice through digitalisation, and the challenges posed to evaluators by post-truth politics and artificial intelligence.This Handbook will be an invaluable resource for academic and professional policy evaluators seeking to deliver effective evaluation processes. It will also be essential reading for students and scholars of public policy, public administration and management, and political research methods.Trade Review‘The twenty-six papers comprising this volume highlight the challenges facing international policy evaluation in an era of misinformation, fake news, and conspiracy theories. The authors present an important reconceptualization of values and beliefs core to the evaluation function. You, the reader, are rewarded with innovative ideas and perspectives. This book is neither boring nor routine. The topical conceptualization is profound. The effort to read this book is well rewarded.’ -- Ray C. Rist, World Bank, US‘This book offers a panoramic and topical vista of the theoretical and practical dimensions of evaluation. Handbook of Public Policy Evaluation is more than a “handbook”; it is a reservoir of scholarship providing insights that range from technical and methodological issues on evaluation and evaluative thinking, to thoughtful explorations of evaluation’s relationship to our most fundamental democratic values and institutions.’ -- Pearl Eliadis, McGill University, Canada‘In this Handbook, Varone, Jacob and Bundi do not simply propose a relevant overview of Policy Evaluation. Rather, they go beyond current academic controversies by viewing policy evaluation as a fundamental political activity. Specifically, they propose an original and stimulating perspective presented in 26 fascinating chapters which cover all the facets of this topic.’ -- Philippe Zittoun, University of Lyon, FranceTable of ContentsContents: Introduction: putting policy evaluation into its democratic context 1 Frédéric Varone, Steve Jacob and Pirmin Bundi PART I EVALUATION, ACCOUNTABILITY AND LEARNING IN THE POLICY PROCESS 1 Public policy evaluation: origins and evolution 16 Michael Quinn Patton 2 What role can social constructivism play in realist evaluation? The potentials and the limits 31 Jale Tosun, Fabrizio De Francesco and Valérie Pattyn 3 Realist evaluation in the policy design framework 47 Guillaume Fontaine 4 Policy evaluation in the legislative cycle 64 Alexandre Flückiger and Patricia Popelier 5 Policy learning and policy evaluation 76 Claire A. Dunlop and Claudio M. Radaelli 6 Same, same but different? The expansion of auditing and its consequences for policy evaluation 93 B. Guy Peters and Jon Pierre 7 The contribution of evaluation to accountability mechanisms 104 Yousueng Han PART II EVALUATION, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND DEMOCRACY 8 Evaluation and policy argumentation: a deliberative approach, with special reference to COVID 118 Frank Fischer 9 Participatory evaluation, deliberation and democracy 132 Lynda Rey and Alexandre Fortin 10 Policy evaluation and the reproduction of social inequalities 154 Roberto Pires and Gabriela Lotta 11 Transformative evaluation for equitable and inclusive public policy 169 Donna M. Mertens PART III INSTITUTIONALIZATION, PRACTICE AND PROFESSIONALIZATION OF POLICY EVALUATION 12 The institutionalization of evaluation around the globe: understanding the main drivers and effects over the past decades 187 Steve Jacob 13 Policy evaluation and parliaments 206 Pirmin Bundi 14 Evaluation of and in public administration 220 Sabine Kuhlmann and Sylvia Veit 15 Do courts use policy evaluation? 238 Simon St-Georges and Christine Rothmayr Allison 16 Relevance of evaluation findings in direct democracy decisions 253 Fritz Sager, Caroline Schlaufer and Iris Stucki 17 The role and functioning of evaluation in the European Union 266 Paul J. Stephenson and Jonas J. Schoenefeld 18 Policy evaluation and international organizations 285 Valentina Mele 19 Policy evaluation in the hands of philanthropists and NGOs: the politics of getting it right 299 David J. Gilchrist and Ben Perks 20 The emergence of evaluation systems in low- and middle-income countries 317 Ian Goldman, Thania de la Garza Navarrete, Asela Kalugampitiya, Alonso Miguel de Erice Dominguez, Edoé Djimitri Agbodjan, Takunda Chirau and Ayabulela Dlakavu 21 Evaluation professionalization 337 Benoît Gauthier and Simon N. Roy PART IV EVALUATION AND BEHAVIOURAL PUBLIC POLICY 22 Nudging and experimenting in a post-truth, post-COVID world 352 Peter John 23 How and when to use field experiments to evaluate public policies 366 Simon Calmar Andersen 24 Evaluation and digitalization: what are the key challenges for evaluation processes and evaluators? 375 Tereza Cahlikova and Omar Ballester 25 Bringing street-level bureaucrats’ behaviour into policy evaluation 391 Eva Thomann and Eva Lieberherr 26 Evaluation of the non-take-up of public services and social benefits 408 Pierre-Marc Daigneault Index 425

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Book SynopsisRequired for peace and security, economic governance, sustainable development and humanitarian support, International Organisations (IOs) are central to the structure of global governance. Introducing the importance of governance in IOs, this Handbook addresses the collective challenges and synthesizes the expertise of global or regional representativeness for international cooperation.Addressing four key themes the contributors explore approaches to understanding governance in IOs; who governs IOs; the roles of states; organizational culture, leadership and gender; and the influence of civil society. Chapters further evaluate historical representations of successful and unsuccessful governance, including effective governance; institutional and individual accountability; and the need for reform. The Handbook then concludes with key reflections on the frequently asked question: have international organisations had their day?With contributions by leading academics and practitioners in the field, this Handbook elucidates the evolution of governance in IOs. It will be of great value to students and researchers in international relations, global governance, and gender and governance.Trade Review‘The Handbook opens up the black box of international organizations and takes them seriously as a subject and an object of governance. It combines state-of-the-art conceptual perspectives with original case studies that illustrate the relevance of a governance perspective on international organizations.’ -- Manuel Fröhlich, Trier University, Germany‘Inspired by the urgent need for good governance at the global level, this Handbook is an impressive collection of concise and accessible essays exploring the contemporary dilemmas of international organizations. Alistair D. Edgar has compiled a diverse group of both established and rising scholars whose contributions range from understanding the wielding of power to the role of great powers and smaller countries in the management and mismanagement of global order. Taken together, the collection provides many insights into issues of accountability, inclusiveness, and the essential ability of international organizations to provide critical governance in an increasingly fragile and chaotic world.’ -- Alynna Lyon, University of New Hampshire, USTable of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction to the Handbook on governance in international organizations 15 Alistair D. Edgar PART I WHAT IS IT? APPROACHES TO UNDERSTANDING GOVERNANCE IN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 2 Formal and informal, legal and behavioural approaches 21 Alexandra R. Harrington 3 Power and intergovernmental organizations 39 Kendall W. Stiles 4 Administrative models and modes of governance 56 Roger A. Coate 5 Ideas, experts, and the global economy: feminist contributions to the study of governance in international organizations 74 Andrea M. Collins PART II WHO GOVERNS INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND HOW? STATES AND THE GOVERNANCE OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 6 Mexico’s advocacy to consider the human implications of the international monetary and financial systems at the Bretton Woods conference 92 Cynthia Leal 7 Brazil gives up its role in global governance – far right movements and multilateral organizations: the case of Brazil 107 Monica Herz ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE, LEADERSHIP, AND GENDER 8 Expert bodies and organizational culture(s) in international organizations 121 Nina Reiners 9 Executive head leadership of United Nations specialized agencies 137 Kent J. Kille 10 Where are the women leaders in international organizations and what difference do they make? 155 Kirsten Haack and Margaret P. Karns CIVIL SOCIETY AND IO GOVERNANCE 11 “Nothing about us without us”: governance at the United Nations through affected persons federations of LGBTIQ+ activists and sex workers 176 Robyn Linde 12 Opening up to civil society: access, participation, and impact 192 Christer Jönsson and Jonas Tallberg PART III GOVERNANCE DONE WELL; GOVERNANCE GONE BAD DOING GOOD BY DOING WELL? SUCCESS STORIES OF EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE 13 Development, human rights, and the rights-based approach: evolving global governance 214 Joel E. Oestreich 14 President of the United Nations General Assembly: least-known leader 230 Alistair D. Edgar FACING CRISES FROM WITHIN AND OUTSIDE: CAN IOS HOLD THEMSELVES TO ACCOUNT? 15 Holding individuals serving the United Nations to account for wrongdoing 247 Ai Kihara-Hunt 16 Accountability and the digital transformation of international organizations 264 Niamh Kinchin 17 Tweeting through the pandemic: self-legitimation and depoliticization in the WHO Twittersphere 284 Matthias Hofferberth CALLS FOR A CHANGING OF THE GUARD 18 Small state, big table: the relevance of St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ election to the United Nations Security Council for small states in the multilateral system 305 Kai-Ann D. Skeete 19 Staffing global governance: an effective human resources policy for a spectacular United Nations 319 Cristián Giménez Corte PART IV HAVE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS HAD THEIR DAY? 20 International organizations are more than states make of them 341 Roberto Dominguez and José Antonio Sanahuja 21 A reflection on the future of international organizations: have they had their day or can we make them fit for purpose? 358 Lorraine Elliott Index 374

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Book SynopsisTeaching Federalism presents innovative ideas for teaching a wide variety of key concepts of federalism and federal-country cases. Each chapter introduces a topic, explains its place in federalism research, and provides learning objectives, pedagogical tools, and questions for class discussions, student essays, and examinations. Evaluation and reading suggestions are included as well.The book covers twenty substantive facets of federalism important for understanding contemporary issues of federalism and federation, such as power distribution, second chambers, high courts, intergovernmental relations, fiscal federalism, multinational federalism, conflict resolution, indigenous peoples, gendered federalism, and secession. Also included are case-study examples for teaching about federalism in Germany, India, Nigeria, Switzerland, and the United States.Educators around the world who teach federalism or wish to do so will find this a wonderful resource for lesson plans on a wide variety of issues related to federalism. Students studying federalism will also find it invaluable as an introductory resource for important topics and readings on the subject.Trade Review‘Teaching Federalism: Multidimensional Approaches takes us past the comfort zone of traditional teaching on federalism in the West by laying out its analyses in a truly global and inclusive manner. The textbook contains twenty chapters covering almost every substantive facet of federalism, ranging from fiscal federalism to intergovernmental relations, from social policymaking to political culture. Most contributions are written by political scientists—some with a pronounced philosophical bent, but a few chapters are penned by law scholars, and one was written by an economist.’ -- Jan Erk, The Journal of Federalism'Recent events across the world have highlighted the importance of federalism. Yet too often, even political science students have only the most basic idea of what federalism is and why it is important. This book will help alleviate that ignorance with its systematic approach to teaching federalism, as it provides a treasure trove of information in an accessible format on comparative federalism that will help fill a gap in knowledge of this pivotal and timely area.' -- Carol S. Weissert, Florida State University, US‘A rare collection of concise essays on key federal topics and countries with great ideas on how to teach them. Implementing these ideas in class will be both intellectually inspiring and fun.’ -- Sean Mueller, University of Lausanne, SwitzerlandTable of ContentsContents: Foreword xvii Rupak Chattopadhyay Acknowledgments xxi Introduction to Teaching Federalism: Multidimensional Approaches 1 John Kincaid and J. Wesley Leckrone 1 Theories of covenant and federalism: deep roots with multiple shoots 4 Glenn Moots 2 The Federalist: the world’s seminal source on federalism 14 Troy E. Smith and Ryan D. Nelson 3 Comparative federalism: what is a federation and how do we study more than one? 25 Alan Fenna 4 Federalism and constitutionalism: a relation based on interdependency 33 Elisabeth Alber and Francesco Palermo 5 Distribution of powers in federal systems: federalism’s heart 45 John Kincaid 6 Second chambers in federal systems: shared-rule guarantors or party hacks? 57 Anna Gamper 7 High courts in federations: neutral referees or team players? 67 Nicholas Aroney 8 Intergovernmental relations: federalism’s lifeblood? 79 Johanne Poirier 9 Fiscal federalism: federalism’s nerve tissue? 91 Anwar Shah 10 Federal political culture: federalism’s glue? 104 David McGrane 11 Political parties in federal systems: key players in the federal game 113 Klaus Detterbeck 12 Local governments in federal systems: deepening federal democracy? 123 Nico Steytler 13 Federalism and democracy 133 Robert P. Inman 14 Multinational, multicultural, intercultural, and plurinational federalism 141 Arjun Tremblay and Alain-G. Gagnon 15 Federalism and conflict resolution: mixed success? 154 Soeren Keil 16 Asymmetric vs. symmetric federalism: equity vs. equality 165 Maja Sahadžić 17 Secession in federal systems: voice versus exit 176 Eva Maria Belser and Robin Beglinger 18 Social policymaking in federal systems: can equity and diversity coexist? 187 Andrew Karch 19 Applying a gender lens to federal systems 198 Jill Vickers 20 Indigenous peoples and federalism: in or out? 210 Martin Papillon 21 Germany: cooperation and executive dominance 221 Nathalie Behnke 22 Indian federalism: centralism amidst diversity 233 Louise Tillin 23 Nigeria: a model of federalist ethnic conflict management or federalist illusion? 242 Rotimi T. Suberu 24 Switzerland: real federalism at work 254 Rahel Freiburghaus and Adrian Vatter 25 Federalism in the United States: dualism with a splash of coercion 265 J. Wesley Leckrone Index

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Book SynopsisCrisis management has become one of the core challenges facing governments, but successful crisis response depends on effective public leadership. Building on insights from Pragmatist philosophy, this deeply nuanced book provides guidance and direction for public leaders tackling the most challenging tasks of the twenty-first century. This timely and insightful book demonstrates how Pragmatism enables leaders to strategically address the fog of uncertainty that characterizes crises. Illuminating the power of practical rationality in crisis situations, Christopher Ansell and Martin Bartenberger develop a model of Pragmatist political crisis management and contrast this with crisis decision making and meaning making guided by principle. Examining the interplay of practical rationality and principle during the US financial crisis of 2008, the authors develop empirical indicators to evaluate when and why crisis leaders may adopt Pragmatist or principle-guided strategies. Flawlessly blending theory with practice, Ansell and Bartenberger offer key insights to those active in the crisis management community. Crisis management and public administration scholars will benefit from the detailed overview of Pragmatism and its applications to concrete issues of governance, while practitioners will profit from the book's insight into crisis leadership and decision making. Trade Review'This highly original and engaging book moves the dial for scholars of both crisis management and political science. Chris Ansell and Martin Bartenberger offer what strategic crisis managers so badly need: a political theory of crisis management. They draw on the Pragmatist tradition to formulate principles that help strategic crisis managers navigate periods of deep uncertainty. A notable achievement!' --Arjen Boin, Leiden University, the NetherlandsTable of ContentsContents: 1. Strategic Crisis Management in the Public Domain 2. Pragmatism and the Hidden Resources of Practical Rationality 3. Decision Making and Meaning Making in the Face of Uncertainty 4. Pragmatist Political Crisis Management 5. An “Unprecedented Crisis”: The U.S. Financial Crisis of 2008 6. The Rescue of the Investment Bank Bear Stearns 7. The Collapse of Lehman Brothers and the Rescue of AIG 8. Comparative Reflections and New Hypotheses 9. Conclusion: The Practical Rationality of Crisis Leadership Index

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Book SynopsisThis timely book examines the imminent dangers to European stability: the socio-economic crisis of global production that has reinforced structural inequalities; the climate crisis and its associated environmental degradation; and the onset and fallout of Covid-19. Placing the triple crisis in the context of EU, European and global geographies, it introduces a new conceptual framework to describe continuing systemic crisis and change in the EU. Based on a rich and varied array of source material, Attila Ágh offers a new insight into the future of European politics through twin conceptual pillars: ‘Awaking Europe’, which describes a Re-United Europe that brings together its key regions; and ‘Emerging Europe’, which refers to the upgrading of EU mechanisms to shape Europe as a global player through multilateralism. Presenting an integrative analysis of the triple crisis and its management, it describes and dissects the overarching creative crisis of the EU and the major direction of the Union’s strategy for renewal. Incisive and provocative, this book is critical reading for scholars and researchers in political science, European studies and economics, particularly those focusing on EU economic policy and the relationships between global powers. It will also benefit policymakers looking for innovative approaches to social investment and sustainable development.Trade Review‘An excellent study of the profound challenges Europe is facing after the set of junctures in the last two decades. Attila Ágh punctually exposes the reasons for the European crisis at different analytical levels. Furthermore, he optimistically presents the remedies needed for the new, more Europeanised and socialised EU.’ -- Ladislav Cabada, Metropolitan University Prague, Czech Republic‘Against the background of far-reaching analysis of the multiple crises, paradoxes and systemic changes of post-Wall Europe, Awaking Europe in the Triple Global Crisis formulates an avant-gardist reconceptualization of the world system’s theory and outlines the blueprint for a European renewal. Attila Ágh delivers much more than a mere scholarly book, it is a manifesto for a re-united Europe. A must read that opens new insights and perspectives.’ -- Christophe Solioz, MAP, Nomad think tank, Geneva, SwitzerlandTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction to Awaking Europe in the Triple Global Crisis 2. Fragmented Europe turning to the Re-United Europ 3. The triple crisis as the opportunity for the European renewal 4. Europeanization and Democratization in the changing world systems 5. The global role of the EU and its partnership with Wider Europe 6. Conclusion: the long march to the Re-United Europe Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisExploring the manifold relationships between religion and public administration, this topical book conceptualises and theorises the diverse influence of religions on the functioning of public administrative systems across the globe.International and comparative in approach, this book analyses the social and public dimensions to religion and its interplay with public administration as a field of social scientific inquiry and an area of professional activity. Taking methodological agnosticism as its sociological perspective to the study of the religious experience, chapters focus on Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Shintoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam to examine diverse religious compositions across both secularised and non-secularised societies and political regimes. The book uses a distinctive theoretical lens to analyse the influence of religions on organisational fit, public service motivation, individual and organisational behaviours and values, bureaucratic discretion, government funding, the delivery of public services, and the dynamics of social cohesion overall. It provides a fresh perspective on religion as a source of legitimacy and basis of accountability, responsibility, and delegation of power in public administration, institutional quality, and ethics.Students and scholars interested in the religious dimensions to public administration, policy, governance and management will find use in this book’s theoretical analyses. Its empirical findings will also be valuable to policymakers working in public administration and leaders of faith organisations engaged in public services.Trade Review‘This book is a revelation about both the influences of religion on public administration and how the field could be enriched from deeper scholarly attention to religion. I am struck by the breadth of the relevance of religion to public administration. The authors illuminate the relevance of the world’s great religions to the field as a whole and to prominent research streams, such as public service motivation. Ongaro and Tantardini offer new perspectives for all public administration scholars to consider and embrace in their research and teaching.’ -- James L. Perry, Indiana University, Bloomington, US‘Religion and Public Administration draws a welcome and comprehensive picture of the ways through which religions influence motivations, behaviours, the ideational basis of a society and ultimately the rules and practices of public administrations. By focusing on Abrahamic and Asian religions, Ongaro and Tantardini offer a global, fresh and convincing interpretation that reconsiders the historical roots of administrative systems through a comparative perspective.’ -- Giliberto Capano, University of Bologna, Italy‘Well-structured and thoughtfully written, this book is the result of an ambitious project. It addresses a truly original topic and provides an authentic look on the vast subject of the relationship between religion and public administration. Attempting to capture various insights, stemming from a wide range of academic corners, the authors managed to bring all this knowledge together in a coherent argument. Their pursuit of the objective of “bridging” while going through a highly fragmented scholarly landscape, can only be welcomed. An impressive tour de force.’ -- Peter Hupe, KU Leuven Public Governance Institute, Belgium‘If there’s anything Max Weber might have been wrong about, it’s the disenchantment of the world – there is very little of the sort, or if there is, it is hardly ever complete. And even where rationalization has set in, few things inform values and institutions in time and space as much as its respective religion(s). Ongaro and Tantardini have shouldered the Herculean task to (re)introduce the public administration community to the function and legacy of religion, and one hopes that many of its members will rise up the challenge and engage with this fascinating and multifaceted account.’ -- Wolfgang Drechsler, Tallinn University of Technology, EstoniaTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction: a framework of analysis of the relationship between religion and public administration 2. Religions and religious regimes across the world 3. A PA-focused introduction to Asian religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Shintoism 4. A PA-focused introduction to Judaism, Christianity and Islam 5. Religion as a personality system and individuals’ motivation and behaviour in public services 6. Organisational level themes 7. Religion as ideational basis: reflections on religion as source of legitimacy and basis of accountability, exercise of responsibility, and power in (politics and) public administration 8. A research agenda on religion in public administration: in dialogue with theologians References Index

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Book SynopsisThis timely book questions the premise that Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have a performance advantage over traditionally procured projects, an assumption that motivates policymakers worldwide to enter into such contracts. Taking stock of novel research comparing the differences in performance between PPP and traditionally procured infrastructure projects and services, the chapters in this book thoughtfully scrutinise this supposed advantage.Adopting a quasi-experimental design, the book advances the evidence base on the performance advantage of PPPs. Insightful contributions from renowned scholars undertake an in-depth investigation of three key performance dimensions: cost, time, and service quality. Broad in scope, studies span countries in Asia, Europe, and South America, as well as a diverse range of policy sectors, including transport, healthcare, road safety, education, and sporting facilities. This comprehensive assessment produces several conclusions, but ultimately determines that evidence for a cost performance advantage remains mixed, while PPPs are proven to clearly outperform traditional alternatives in terms of time and service quality.Empirical in focus and spanning multiple policy sectors, this incisive book will be an invaluable resource not only for PPP scholars, but also for researchers and practitioners involved in public administration, public management and policy, and infrastructure planning and delivery worldwide.Trade Review‘Verweij, van Meerkerk and Casady have produced the definitive volume on a question that has haunted infrastructure delivery for decades: Do public-private partnerships offer real performance advantages relative to traditional delivery? This book provides insightful, applicable answers. Anyone – both scholars and practitioners – wishing to better understand that compelling question should use this as their standard reference.’ -- Rick Geddes, Cornell University, US‘In this inspiring volume, a great selection of well-known scholars tackle the most challenging question about PPPs in a convincing way: are public private partnerships indeed better than traditional procurement in terms of delivering on time, on cost and with good service quality? Studying cases from different continents and a range of relevant sectors with sound methodologies, this volume is a must-read for students and scholars studying PPPs, but also for practitioners and policy makers who want to go beyond the rhetoric and beliefs about the performance advantage of PPPs when deciding upon the best way of delivering economic or social infrastructure to society.’ -- Koen Verhoest, University of Antwerp, Belgium‘The global expansion of public-private partnership (PPP) infrastructure projects warrants careful performance assessment. This book addresses this timely topic and offers a highly useful framework for understanding the performance challenges of PPPs. Covering empirical experiences across three continents, this well-structured book is indispensable reading for PPP researchers and practitioners alike.’ -- Ole Helby Petersen, Roskilde University, DenmarkTable of ContentsContents: Preface xii List of abbreviations xiv 1 The performance advantage of public-private partnerships: does it exist or not? 1 Stefan Verweij, Ingmar van Meerkerk, and Carter B. Casady 2 The passage of time permits another sober reflection: this time on the performance evaluation challenge 27 Graeme Hodge and Carsten Greve 3 From the hypothetical to reality: an analysis of ex-ante and ex-post VfM in Irish PPP schools 51 Cian O’Shea, Dónal Palcic, and Eoin Reeves 4 PPP hospitals in Portugal: what does benchmarking tell us about their relative performance? 75 Diogo Cunha Ferreira, Rui Cunha Marques, Maria Isabel Pedro, and Gonçalo Santos 5 Addressing the performance advantages of PPPs in comparison to traditional public procurement and strictly private provision: evidence from sports stadiums built for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil 102 Claudio José Oliveira dos Reis and Sandro Cabral 6 A mixed-methods comparison of the performance of Dutch PPP and non-PPP infrastructure projects 131 Ingmar van Meerkerk, Mike Duijn, Rianne Warsen, Stefan Verweij, Erik-Hans Klijn, Joop Koppenjan, and Samantha Metselaar 7 The performance of PPP and publicly procured road projects: evidence from India 156 Akash Deep, Mojahedul Islam Nayyer, and Thillai Rajan A. 8 Evaluation of the safety performance of PPPs versus publicly funded and managed motorways in Spain 184 Daniel Albalate, Germà Bel, and Paula Bel-Piñana 9 Conclusions about the performance advantage of PPPs 206 Carter B. Casady, Stefan Verweij, and Ingmar van Meerkerk Index

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Book SynopsisOn the ground floor of government, citizens interact with teachers, medical staff, police officers and other professionals in public service. It is during these encounters that laws, public policies and professional guidelines gain further substance and form. In this insightful book, Peter Hupe brings together expert contributions from scholars across the globe to study the social mechanisms behind these public encounters. Integrating empirical case studies with cutting-edge theory, The Politics of the Public Encounter investigates what happens when citizens meet the state. Adopting a realist perspective, contributors examine the dichotomy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens at the street level of government. Chapters explore topics such as rule application and individual agency, the relationship between discretion and accountability, the consequences of digitalization and citizens’ impression management. Hupe concludes with a reflective essay and gives an account of what has been left aside, advancing a clear agenda for future research into the relationship between citizen and state. Advanced students and scholars of law, political science, public administration, sociology and philosophy interested in the mechanisms behind the citizen/state encounter will benefit from the book’s multi-disciplinary approach. Its realist insights will also be an essential reference point for public service professionals.Trade Review‘The “politics” in the title of this collection of essays understates its breadth. It is not just about the struggle for power when state and citizen meet, but highlights factors such as uncertainty absorption, impression management, risk work, co-creation and digitalization. Thereby scholarship on the topic gets a good boost ahead.’ -- Charles Goodsell, Virginia Tech, US‘What happens when citizens meet the state? This excellent book provides a breadth of theoretically and empirically informed approaches to that question from leading scholars in the field. Drawing on insights from different kinds of frontline encounters, it is a reminder of why the street-level continues to be at the centre of public policy scholarship.’ -- Catherine Needham, University of Birmingham, UK‘What happens when citizens meet the state? This excellent book provides a breadth of theoretically and empirically informed approaches to that question from leading scholars in the field. Drawing on insights from different kinds of frontline encounters, it is a reminder of why the street-level continues to be at the centre of public policy scholarship.’ -- Catherine Needham, University of Birmingham, UK'In this thoughtful and wide-ranging book, Hupe and his colleagues take a fresh look at a fundamentally important puzzle: What happens when citizens meet government? They paint a rich portrait of politics and policy from the bottom up, not only about government’s political responsiveness but also its accountability to those who pay taxes and vote. The book is full of insights about public administration as well as the broader framework of the most important challenges facing government today.' -- Donald F. Kettl, Emeritus Professor, University of Maryland, US‘The Politics of the Public Encounter unpacks an evolving and increasingly complex, sometimes confronting, interaction between citizens and their governments. This book helps to understand how changing communication processes, transforming street-level governance, and politically disconnected, even un-civic and sometimes polarizing citizens are affecting crucial citizen/state encounters.’ -- – Geert Bouckaert, KU Leuven Public Governance Institute, BelgiumTable of ContentsContents: Preface xv Acknowledgements xvi INTRODUCTION 1 The public encounter as object of scholarly inquiry 2 Peter Hupe 2 The politics of the public encounter 19 Peter Hupe PART I WHAT HAPPENS WHERE STATE AND CITIZEN MEET 3 The politics of street-level bureaucracy 40 B. Guy Peters 4 The public encounter and the role of citizens 57 Carola van Eijk and Trui Steen 5 Discretion and accountability: Notes on perspective and avoidance 78 Keith Hawkins PART II THE DYNAMICS OF PUBLIC ENCOUNTERS 6 Nobody’s agent: Discretion as individualistic accountability 107 Nadine Raaphorst, Peter Hupe and Maaike Breedveld 7 Behind public encounters: Uncertainty absorption in asylum decisions 126 Tone Liodden 8 Professional routines in and around public encounters 149 Mirko Noordegraaf and Marlot Kuiper 9 Tensions within the public encounter: Balancing individual and population health risks 170 Matthew McKenna and Nicola Gale 10 Public encounters and the role of citizens’ impression management 189 Lieke Oldenhof and Eline Linthorst PART III PUBLIC ENCOUNTERS IN CONTEXT 11 Going viral: Public encounters and digitalization 211 Peter Hupe 12 The public encounter as object of delegation 235 Federica Infantino 13 Reform and the inspection encounter: How micro-practices compromise meso-policies 251 Peter Mascini and Karin van Wingerde 14 Inspection encounters during a crisis: Suppositions from the Covid-19 pandemic 270 Kim Loyens and Carina Schott 15 Public encounters and public achievements 289 Peter Hupe PART IV ETHICS AND THE PUBLIC ENCOUNTER 16 Modern citizenship as civil disobedience 3.0 316 Gijs van Oenen 17 The public encounter and the ethics of public office 333 Kirstine Zinck Pedersen CONCLUSION 18 The state of the citizen 354 Peter Hupe Author index 365 Subject index 370

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Book SynopsisManagement practices within the health care sector are shaped by a multitude of professional, social, political and technical factors. This Elgar Encyclopedia of Healthcare Management provides insights and definitions on essential themes that clarify complexity and specificity of leading within the health sector, as well as the latest trends in health policy that affects management practices. Its structure is built on the current agenda of health managers and health management scholars and it offers a broad look into new challenges and principles that are re-shaping managerial dynamics of the health sector and the way the health services should be designed and delivered.Key Features: 117 accessible entries organized by theme An up-to-date examination of emerging healthcare paradigms Over 50 leading contributors from a variety of backgrounds and specialisms A balanced subject range aimed at improving the proficiencies of healthcare leaders, across technical skills and management practices This authoritative work will be incredibly useful for students and scholars of healthcare management, policy and economics.Trade Review‘This expertly-edited Encyclopedia is an outstanding resource for managers and students of today’s healthcare systems and organizations who must navigate a range of unprecedented challenges. Taken together, the 117 chapters provide a comprehensive, timely, and useful summary and discussion of key topics in the field of healthcare management.’ -- Thomas D'Aunno, New York University, US‘The Elgar Encyclopedia of Healthcare Management is a unique resource for truly understanding the many nuances and complexities of the healthcare sector. Comprehensive in scope and global in viewpoint, Professor Lega provides a contemporary array of topics that are organized thematically and written by acknowledged subject matter experts. This ambitious and impressive Encyclopedia is an essential resource for healthcare policy makers, leaders, clinicians, researchers, and students.’ -- Stephen J. O’Connor, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface xiv PART I SCENARIOS 1 Big data and artificial intelligence 2 Martina Cappellina 2 Disruptive technology innovations 6 Claudia Bianchino 3 Genomics 8 Andrea Sommariva 4 Globalization 11 Houseyin Akyil 5 Medical tourism 13 Shir Sara Bekhor 6 Precision medicine 16 Valeria Mazzola 7 Robotics 19 Michele Giovanni Cusmai PART II BASIC MODELS OF HEALTH SYSTEMS 8 Beveridge model 22 Yagis Bey 9 Bismarck model 24 Assaf Ben Haim 10 Market-driven model 26 Eric Berrou PART III EVOLUTION OF THE PHARMA AND MEDTECH INDUSTRY 11 Market access 30 Emanuele Marsili 12 Digital therapeutics 33 Elena Maggioni 13 Biotech 36 Francesco Bagordo, Antonella De Donno and Tiziana Grassi PART IV FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH ECONOMICS 14 Baumol’s cost disease 40 David Brett Doerksen 15 Disease mongering 42 Giulia Gallo 16 Moral hazard in health insurance 44 Ana Paula Fontoura Andrade Reis 17 Quasi-markets 46 Mario del Vecchio 18 Supplier-induced demand 48 Ghina el Nounou PART V FUNDING 19 Payment mechanisms 51 Martina Pisarra 20 Sources of funding 55 Guido Noto 21 Tariff vs price 57 Guido Noto PART VI HEALTH POLICY PRINCIPLES 22 Equality and equity 60 Silvia de Donato 23 Universalism 62 Giulia de Fortunato 24 Well-being 64 Valentina Lombardi PART VII INVESTMENT ANALYSIS 25 Business planning of healthcare services 69 Giovanni Aguzzi 26 Sources of funding for investments 71 Clara Del Prete, Marta Marsilio and Fabio Amatucci PART VIII LEVELS OF CARE 27 Acute, sub-acute and post-acute care 77 Mehmet Can Cifci 28 Chronic care 79 Ana Ciobanu 29 Home care and community care 83 Claudia Bianchino, Davide Carnevali and Niccolò Principi 30 Hospital 86 Clara Del Prete 31 Long term care 91 Zignat Courtoux 32 Prevention 93 Elisabetta Pierini 33 Screenings 97 Federica Natarelli 34 Primary healthcare 101 Carolina Curti 35 Secondary vs tertiary vs quaternary care 104 Magdalena Czajkowska PART IX NEW PARADIGMS 36 Access to healthcare 108 Claudia Bianchino 37 Co-production 110 Marta Marsilio and Chiara Guglielmetti 38 Demedicalization 113 Francesco Mazziotta 39 Evidence-based medicine 115 Pietro Magnoni 40 From compliance to concordance 119 Bharat Nandakumar 41 Gender medicine 121 Eduardo Marra 42 Global health 123 Giovanna Clerici 43 Health literacy 125 Sara Garlini 44 Initiative medicine 127 Preetha Karki 45 Integrated care 130 Sanem Inci 46 Population health management 133 Federica Michelozzi 47 Skill mix and task shifting in healthcare 136 Alfredo Marchetti 48 Value-based vs volume-based healthcare 138 Vanessa Maffi PART X PLAYERS 49 Boundaryless hospital 142 Benedetta Calcaterra Borri 50 Community and country hospital 144 Gloria Castelletti 51 Intermediate and transitional care settings 147 Emilie Cozzani 52 Primary care center 150 Edoardo Campioli 53 Research hospital 152 Navpreet Tiwana 54 Teaching hospital 154 Laura Cavazzana PART XI TRENDS 55 Business models 157 Federico Lega 56 Decentralization and devolution in healthcare 159 Federico Lega 57 Multidisciplinarity and inter- professionality 161 Anna Prenestini 58 Telemedicine 164 Claudia Bianchino 59 Vertical and horizontal integration (hub and spoke network) 168 Alice Danieli PART XII BEHAVIOURS: CHALLENGES TO LEADING HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS 60 Accountability 173 Andrea Rotolo 61 Accountable care plan and organization 174 Steven Howard 62 Iatocracy, professional bureaucracy and corporatization 177 Federico Lega 63 Political arena 180 Federico Lega 64 Professional vs managerial culture 182 Marco Sartirana 65 Professionalism 184 Marco Sartirana 66 Stakeholder management 186 Andrea Rotolo 67 Teamwork 187 Luca Solari 68 Turf wars 189 Elena Maggioni PART XIII PRACTICES 69 Change management 193 Riccardo Primavera 70 Disaster management 195 Clara del Prete 71 Leadership and leadership styles 199 Gabriele del Castillo PART XIV ROLES 72 Case manager 203 Annachiara Rotolo 73 Clinical engineer 205 Paolo Oliva 74 Clinical leader 208 Peter Lees 75 Controller 211 Clara Carbone and Bernardo Provvedi 76 Family and community nurse 215 Cecilia Rossi 77 General practitioner 218 Antony Peris 78 Hospitalist 220 Sonia Maria Prevedello 79 Medical director 223 80 Operations manager 225 Marta Marsilio and Anna Prenestini 81 Pharmacist 228 Maria Grazia Cattaneo, Sabrina Beltramini, Susanna Ciampalini, Domenica Costantino, Maria Cristina Galizia and Piera Polidori 82 Quality and risk manager 233 Francesca Montesi Righetti PART XV TOOLS SYSTEM AND PROCESS: DISEASE MANAGEMENT 83 Clinical governance 237 Gaia Ratti 84 Guidelines and protocols in healthcare systems 239 Alert Vukatana PART XVI INNOVATION MANAGEMENT 85 Clinical trial 243 Davide Salvadori 86 Health technology assessment 246 Claudia Bianchino PART XVII OPERATIONS 87 Electronic clinical records 251 Anushka Shankar 88 Patient flow logistics 253 Stefano Villa and Rossella Pellegrino 89 Patient management 256 Lisa de Felice 90 Supply chain 258 Shatakshi 91 Techniques for process and organizations improvement: lean management in healthcare 261 Marta Marsilio PART XVIII ORGANIZATION 92 Clinical service lines 264 Aswathy Varma 93 Converging trends in hospital transformation 267 Federico Lega 94 Divisionalization, clinical directorates and Troika model in healthcare 271 Federico Lega 95 Organizational culture 273 Anna Prenestini and Stefano Calciolari 96 Organizational design and development for healthcare organizations 276 Federico Lega 97 Patient-centered hospital and health organization 281 Gabriele Zimei PART XIX PEOPLE 98 Clinical and professional engagement 285 Martyna Emilia Pszczolka 99 Great Place to Work® 288 Federica Natarelli 100 Magnet hospital 291 Michele Giovanni Cusmai PART XX PERFORMANCE 101 Balanced scorecard in healthcare organizations 294 Anna Prenestini 102 Budgeting (financial vs operational) 298 Michele Giovanni Cusmai 103 Customer satisfaction 301 Elena Maggioni 104 DRG and case mix index 303 Francesca Grosso 105 Length of stay 305 Gabriele del Castillo 106 Performance measurement and management systems 307 Anna Prenestini and Guido Noto 107 PROMs and PREMs 310 Fivia Stavrou 108 Strategic control 313 Anna Prenestini PART XXI PLANNING 109 Strategic planning 318 Andrea Rotolo 110 Strategy making 320 Corrado Cuccurullo PART XXII PROCUREMENT 111 Centralized procurement 324 Marta Marsilio 112 Innovation procurement 327 Marta Marsilio 113 Managed entry agreements (MEA) 330 Benjamin Oskar and Francesca Randon 114 Value-based procurement 333 Silvia Tarricone PART XXIII QUALITY 115 Accreditation in healthcare 337 Marta Szlaszynska 116 Audit 340 Francesco Mazziotta 117 Quality management 343 Francesca Montesi Righetti Index 346

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an understanding of how public organizations adapt to and manage situations characterized by fluidity, ambiguity, complexity and unclear technologies, thus exploring public governance in times of turbulence. An impressive selection of scholars present their research on governance in turbulent times and explore how public organizations adapt flexibly in turbulent situations. The editors introduce a diverse analytical toolkit contributing not only to an understanding of the role of complexity in public governance, but also suggesting how organizational formats may serve as usable design tools available to decision-makers in the pursuit of sustainable and responsible governance. Chapters explore a variety of topics and cases including artificial intelligence, antimicrobial resistance and sexuality education. Providing a broad coverage of empirical cases and a global outlook, this book will be an excellent read for scholars and practitioners in political science and public administration, as well as policy makers with interests in governance, leadership and citizen engagement.Trade Review‘Unpredictability, uncertainty and rapidly, drastically changing governance problems – in short: turbulence – challenge public organizations. This important edited volume discusses how public organizations respond to turbulence, both within their environment and within the organizations themselves. The empirical chapters provide fascinating insights into reactions within different policy fields and illustrate key organizational responses, centered on design, agency power and resilience.’ -- Klaus H. Goetz, University of Munich, Germany‘The editors are to be congratulated for bringing together a unique selection of cross- and multi-disciplinary approaches describing and analysing the complexities of policy implementation across a wide range of sectors, fields and projects. The specific chapter examples and circumstances each reveal different dynamics. But the macro-lessons they provide, arising from real-life practicalities and challenges of cross-sectoral engagement, are especially noteworthy and vital for all of us interested in pursuing public engagement and delivering public value.’ -- ­– Ellen Hazelkorn, BH Associates and Professor Emerita, Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland‘Clear governance structures in a time of turbulence are essential to successfully navigating uncharted waters. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed strong and weak governance arrangements across the world. Honed by disaster experiences of cyclones, floods, bushfires over decades, Queensland, an Australian state, drew on a proven response framework, of clear governance arrangements and role clarity, with leaders invoking citizens to come along with them. Despite such well-established governance frameworks and strategies, the disruptive power of the pandemic still tested Queensland’s resolve. This publication demonstrates the value of understanding design, agency, and power to deliver resilience for current and future planning. This volume is an important addition for practitioners to examine and understand the governance of complexity, delivered in a systematic and considered way.’ -- Andrew Curthoys, Cross River Rail, Queensland Government, Australia, Australasian BIM Advisory Board, Infrastructure CoLab and Asset Institute‘The book could not have been published at a more appropriate time. Public sector organizations are facing enormous challenges in turbulent times, which means that there is need for change and adaptation. I am extremely impressed with how this book brings governing complexity to life. It is essential reading for public sector managers, professionals, students and researchers.’ -- Jari Stenvall, Tampere University, Finland and member of the Independent Committee to assess the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in Finland‘The COVID-19 crisis has served as a magnifying glass drawing our attention to the frequent emergence of crisis-induced turbulence and the need for public and private actors to engage in flexible adaptation and proactive innovation of governance solutions. This edited volume provides a timely and innovative theoretical perspective on this predicament and grounds this perspective in illuminating empirical analyses covering a lot of ground. It is bound to set the agenda for future governance research.’ -- Jacob Torfing, Roskilde University, DenmarkTable of ContentsContents: Foreword xiii Preface xvi PART I SETTING THE STAGE 1 Governing complexity in times of turbulence 2 Jarle Trondal, Rómulo Pinheiro, Robyn Keast and David Noble 2 Complexity, resilience and public governance in times of turbulence 13 Jarle Trondal, Rómulo Pinheiro, Robyn Keast and David Noble PART II DESIGN 3 Transformative ideas, sturdy organizations: varieties of artificial intelligence policy in the Nordics 32 Frans af Malmborg and Jarle Trondal 4 Public–private partnership (PPP) in the context of European Union policy initiatives on critical infrastructure protection (CIP) from cyber attacks 53 Marzio Di Feo and Luigi Martino 5 Policy innovation and organizational design: connecting theory and practice 79 Jarle Trondal PART III AGENCY 6 Project sustainability and complex environments: the role of relationship networks and collaborative agency 101 Amanda Scott, Robyn Keast, Geoff Woolcott, Daniel Chamberlain and Deborah Che 7 Governing complexity: the public organizations’ shift in digital transformation 126 Dominika Ewa Harasimiuk and Tomasz Braun 8 The race to institutional change: the slow road to policy change in sexuality education 145 Elisa Bordin and Rómulo Pinheiro PART IV POWER 9 Power dynamics in multisector and multilevel coordination: the case of antimicrobial resistance 169 Martin Stangborli Time 10 Into the fray: conflict resolution in on-line environments 191 Jennifer Waterhouse PART V RESILIENCE 11 How collaboration antecedents affect the resilience of local governance networks 216 Katarzyna Sienkiewicz-Małyjurek 12 Turbulence within and beyond resilience in public organizations: a study of Italian opera theatres 238 Maria Laura Frigotto and Francesca Frigotto PART VI EPILOGUE 13 Towards a research and policy agenda for governing complexity 260 Robyn Keast, Christine Flynn, David Noble, Jarle Trondal and Rómulo Pinheiro Index

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Book SynopsisBased on original empirical data collected from three Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, this engaging book offers comprehensive insights into the institutional environment of public–private partnership (PPP) from a unique and under-explored context.Drawing on ideas from the fields of project management, neo-institutional theory and research on the Gulf rentier states, this book unpacks how individual and organizational actors engage in several strategies to either enable the implementation of PPPs or to resist them. It explores why and how individual and organizational actors in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar seek to disrupt or maintain existing forms of project organizing. Chapters from this book highlight both the macro- and micro-dynamics of initiating, implementing or resisting new forms of project organizing, and offer several theoretical contributions to project management, PPP literature and neo-institutional theory.This book will be an essential read for academics and policymakers interested in broader questions of how the institutional context affects public sector reforms and the introduction of New Public Management ideas to non-western contexts. Public policy and management students and practitioners will also find this book to be a valuable resource.Trade Review‘Much of the literature on PPPs examines project-level partnerships involving the procurement of specific long-term public infrastructure, along with critical success factors. As the title of the book indicates, Mhamed Biygautane takes a very different and ground-breaking approach to the subject, exploring the role of the institutional environments and dynamics, challenging the prevailing Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) model. This clearly written volume draws on case studies of the institutional structure of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.’ -- Mervyn K. Lewis, University of South Australia‘Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) have been an academic preserve largely for inquiry from a quantitative perspective and efficiency perspective. The institutional aspects of PPPs and their impact on the institution of contracting have been far less researched. PPPs are a project management fashion that has spread far and wide beyond the OECD context in which they first emerged. In this excellently researched book Mhamed Biygautane situates the institution of contracting in a political context in the Gulf States of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. In doing so, he makes valuable contributions to both the literature of institutional theory in organization studies and to project management, further embedding their inter-relation. As one who straddles these fields, I recommend this book strongly.’ -- Stewart Clegg, University of Sydney, Australia‘PPPs have become an increasingly important financing option as governments have become more dependent on the private sector as a partner in delivering goods and services. Mhamed Biygautane investigates non-western institutional strategies used by the Gulf Cooperation Council of the Arab States (Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar) institutions and key policy actors in selecting PPPs as an option. His ground-breaking book, The Institutional Context of Public–Private Partnerships, connects theory and practice to highlight the unique approach of the three Gulf State institutions and policy actors in their use of PPPs. As a former government administrator who used PPPs and as a professor who now researches, publishes and consults on the use of PPPs, I highly recommend this book.’ -- Jane Beckett-Camarata, Pennsylvania State University, US‘This is a work of impressive breadth and depth. It is based on extensive fieldwork and presents original empirical data not accessible elsewhere, while resting on a robust analytical framework. For academics and policymakers interested in understanding state–business relations in the GCC states, this is essential reading.’ -- Mehran Kamrava, Georgetown University QatarTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction to The Institutional Context of Public–Private Partnerships 2. The institutional context of PPPs: the roles of institutions, organizations, and individual actors 3. Infrastructure PPPs in the GCC states: the cases of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar 4. The invisible forces of institutional work within policy networks: Az-Zour North One PPP project in Kuwait 5. How institutions shape forms of project organizing: the selective PPP market of Qatar 6. Institutional entrepreneurship and infrastructure PPPs: the role of social actors in Saudi Arabia’s Medina Airport 7. Conclusion Index

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Book SynopsisThis innovative book sheds light on two key questions at the forefront of government-nonprofit partnerships: How are nonprofits performing? And does the involvement of nonprofits in a public service add public value? International contributors approach these questions through the conceptual lens of the “hollow state”, highlighting the diminished role of government and the implications of the growing reliance on nonprofits in delivering public service. Through a set of empirical studies in public education, public health, urban sustainability, public parks and public social welfare services, chapters identify contributing factors to the success of nonprofits in mitigating public problems through performance measurement. Identifying challenges encountered by nonprofits in their roles as government partners, as well as the challenges posed to public organizations in generating nonprofit accountability, this insightful book takes stock of performance and public value of the hollow state. This methodologically-rigorous book is critical reading for scholars, researchers and students of public governance and public management, particularly those focusing on the long-term effects of the New Public Management. Its practical insights will also benefit policymakers, as well as managers of nonprofits interested in the implications of new partnerships with government bodies.Trade Review‘LeRoux and Wright artfully compile five distinct empirical cases of nonprofit performance and synthesize core themes using a cross-cutting framework grounded in public value creation. Their book is an exemplar of a triangulated approach to inquiry, drawing from both qualitative and quantitative insights to advance understanding of nonprofit performance.’ -- Stephanie Moulton, The Ohio State University, US‘This book – edited and authored by true specialists in the field – is a valuable resource for academics, practitioners, and graduate students in understanding and assessing performance across multiple subsectors. It is accessible, both theoretically and practically, in explaining fundamental, contemporary issues in nonprofit performance management.’ -- Jurgen Willems, Vienna University of Economics and Business, AustriaTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Assessing performance and public value in the hollow state 1 Kelly LeRoux and Nathaniel S. Wright 2. The challenge of nonprofit accountability and quality control in the urban hollow state: the case of public education 25 Michael R. Ford 3. Are outsourced public health services linked to better health outcomes? Findings from a national study of service contracting by local health departments 43 Tianshu Zhao and Kelly LeRoux 4. The role of community action agencies in facilitating successful sustainable development in American cities 64 Nathaniel S. Wright and Tony G. Reames 5. Bridging charitable support and public service performance: a preliminary analysis of large US city park systems 85 Yuan (Daniel) Cheng, Yu Shi, and Simon A. Andrew 6. Negotiating performance: the strategic responses of associations where people in poverty raise their voice 102 Peter Raeymaeckers and Pieter Cools 7. Reconceptualizing performance: filling the hollow state with public value 125 Kelly LeRoux and Nathaniel S. Wright Index 140

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Book SynopsisMeasuring governance has become an increasingly important feature of modern societies, with organizations and institutions expected to prove their worth by quantifying their activities and results. This unique Handbook maps historical developments, theoretical conceptions and key approaches, and summarizes what is known about measuring governance from a variety of fields of practice. Peter Triantafillou and Jenny M. Lewis bring together an array of leading international academics to examine how governance is measured across different policy sectors and levels of government. Chapters explore the sociological theory of measurement, the quality of collaborative governance processes, governance in public health care and global development cooperation. The editors and contributors have combined theoretical thinking with empirical findings to support this comprehensive overview of measuring governance, providing a significant contribution to the ongoing discourse in this field.This thought-provoking Handbook will appeal to public administration and public policy professionals, as well as business and government practitioners at a national and international level. It will also prove highly beneficial to students, academics and researchers in governance, social policy, business and management and political science. Trade Review‘Measurement and governance are related in sometimes surprising ways. This timely Handbook, featuring both established and emerging scholars from across the globe, provides an elegant overview of historical developments, theoretical approaches, methods of measurement and fields of application. Thought-provoking and important for our understanding of how governance relates to, but also shapes, how we measure and understand the politico-administrative world.’ -- Thomas Schillemans, Utrecht University, the Netherlands‘The Handbook on Measuring Governance offers an engaging, theoretically rich but accessible framework for understanding the relationship between measurement and governance. For anyone interested in steering the ship of state, Triantafillou and Lewis offer a deeply-researched one-stop shop for understanding the theory, history, and implications of one of the central tools of governance.’ -- Donald Moynihan, Georgetown University, USTable of ContentsContents: Introduction to the Handbook on Measuring Governance 1 Peter Triantafillou and Jenny M. Lewis PART I HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF MEASURING GOVERNANCE 1 State formation and statistics 15 Cosmo Howard 2 Quantification and global governance 31 Isabel Rocha de Siqueira 3 New Public Management, performance measurement, and measuring for governance 45 Jenny M. Lewis 4 The constitutive effects of measuring governance 62 Peter Dahler-Larsen PART II THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO MEASURING GOVERNANCE 5 Theoretical approaches to measuring governance: public administration 80 Sorin Dan 6 Measuring governance: a political science perspective 96 B. Guy Peters 7 The sociology of measurement 111 Radhika Gorur 8 Governmentality and the measuring of governance 125 Peter Triantafillou PART III METHODS FOR MEASURING GOVERNANCE 9 Approaches and methods for measuring governance: comparing major supranational institutions 138 Andrea Bonomi Savignon, Lorenzo Costumato and Fabiana Scalabrini 10 Measuring the quality of collaborative governance processes 156 Joop Koppenjan 11 A framework for measuring the effects of policy processes on health system strengthening 172 Fabiana da Cunha Saddi, Stephen Peckham, Peter Lloyd-Sherlock and Germano Araujo Coelho 12 Measuring micro-foundations of governance: a behavioral perspective 187 Sjors Overman, Emma Ropes and Wouter Vandenabeele 13 Criteria-based measurement of collaborative innovation and its impact on public problem solving and value creation 204 Jacob Torfing, Andreas Hagedorn Krogh and Anders Ejrnæs 14 Using collaborative performance summits to help both researchers and governance actors make sense of governance measures 216 Scott Douglas PART IV FIELDS OF MEASURING GOVERNANCE 15 Measuring active labour market polices 230 Niklas Andreas Andersen, Flemming Larsen and Dorte Caswell 16 Governance in public health care: measurement (in)completeness 244 Margit Malmmose 17 Made to measure: how central banks deliver performances of their worth and why unconventional monetary policy is reversing the burden of proof 260 Timo Walter 18 We treasure what we measure: global development cooperation and the Sustainable Development Goals 274 Katja Freistein 19 Measuring democracy: capturing waves of democratization and autocratization 289 Marianne Kneuer Index

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Book SynopsisUS society today is widely seen as being split into constituencies which have sequestered themselves in two or more silos, with policy discussion between them having become impossible. The treatise of this book is that denizens of the United States need not be confined in silos but, rather, that major economic policies – drugs, alcohol, and suicide; schooling; major economic issues; infrastructure, urban and regional policy; and the environment – have powerful impacts on many members of each of these silos. From this recognition comes an understanding that public policy initiatives that treat each of the policy areas with equity are conceivable and can in fact be implemented. In addition, individuals will be able to engage in the destruction of disrespectful silo-to-silo bickering and work to create a dialogue based on mutual understanding that has been sorely missing for the past several years. The author stresses that are few things that are of more importance for society’s collective future than bridging these barriers.This passionate analysis of Public Policy in Contentious Times will be of great interest to academics interested in urban and regional issues and in the formation of public policy. It will also be helpful to political consultants and politicians, and individuals who are ardently interested in contemporary politics.Trade Review‘Kresl makes a significant contribution in identifying an approach to the formulation of public policies in the context of polarization so present currently. Space does not allow a summary of his analysis, but his analysis of the effects of the geography of place ie Blue and Red States, urban, regional, town and city impacts on policy choices is a good example of an approach which can help to identify a set of policies suitable for different citizens and organizations. It should be read, listened to or reviewed by American citizens and elected politicians at all levels of governance. He presents a unique analysis which should be of interest as we near debates preparing elections in the US.’ -- Pierre-Paul Proulx, University of Montreal, CanadaTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction: how to bring the silos together 2. Specification of the geographies that divide us 3. “Deaths of despair” 4. Schooling 5. The economy 6. Infrastructure 7. Environment 8. Urban and rural area developments 9. What is achievable? Index

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Book SynopsisWorking to demystify the enigmatic process behind unexpected policymaking, this important book proposes to understand the significance of meaning struggles and the uncertainty provoked by the multiple pressures in governmental decision making. Using the French case, where the government shifted position 3 times before banning hydraulic fracturing, The Politics of Meaning Struggles addresses the wider phenomenon of governmental shifts in policy decisions through a new perspective, a pragmatist constructivism approach.This controversial governmental U-turn is thoroughly analysed through the meticulous reconstitution of multiple debates which took place not only in the public arena but also in the privacy of government. Based on 3 years of investigation and 52 lengthy qualitative interviews across the hierarchical levels of the bureaucracy including former ministers, and through exclusive access to the archive of Prime Minister, the authors allow us to better understand the complexity and uncertainty in the policy process, which has yet to be explained by classical theories, frameworks and concepts. It builds from the oversights of existing policy approaches to create a more comprehensive understanding as to why State decisions, pressured by power struggles and mutating proposals, are never written in advance.>Working towards gaining a better grasp of the complexity and diversity of public policies, this insightful book will be invaluable to public policy students and scholars. It will also be particularly useful to policy makers working within the gas industry and wider governmental roles that involve policy and decision making.Trade Review‘Drawing inspiration from the politics of meaning creation, this fresh perspective of pragmatist constructivism proposes an explanation of public policy not as a coherent whole but as an investigation of interrelated micro-phenomena of semantic confrontation and power struggles in diverse discourse forums. Analytically rich and methodologically sophisticated, it helps us understand how facts and coalitions are built through political conflict and contestation in different settings to shape public policies that discuss, support, change or abandon established courses of action.’ -- Nikolaos Zahariadis, Rhodes College, US‘Through the lens of their Pragmatist Constructivist Framework, Zittoun and Chailleux provide an eye-opening, and to some extent jaw-dropping, account of the French Government’s reversals on fracking policy. By detailing the why, where, when and how of definitional struggles animating French fracking policy, they offer many insights into how policy “problems” and “solutions” are made and unmade. A brilliant evocation of the politics of meaning and how it matters for explaining policy outcomes.’ -- Christopher Ansell, University of California, Berkeley, USTable of ContentsContents: Introduction to The Politics of Meaning Struggles 1. The containment of the first policy statement about granting licenses 2. The lightning-fast publicization of a tragic problem 3. The impossibility of problem-solving: manufacturing, circulating, and abandoning government proposals 4. The meteoric victory of the fracking ban 5. Locking in the ban, the failure of attempts to challenge the law Conclusion to The Politics of Meaning Struggles Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisData Ethics of Power takes a reflective and fresh look at the ethical implications of transforming everyday life and the world through the effortless, costless, and seamless accumulation of extra layers of data. By shedding light on the constant tensions that exist between ethical principles and the interests invested in this socio-technical transformation, the book bridges the theory and practice divide in the study of the power dynamics that underpin these processes of the digitalization of the world. Gry Hasselbalch expertly draws on nearly two decades of experience in the field, and key literature, to advance a better understanding of the challenges faced by big data and AI developers. She provides an innovative ethical framework for studying and governing Big-Data and Artificial Intelligence. Offering both a historical account and a theoretical analysis of power dynamics and their ethical implications, as well as incisive ideas to guide future research and governance practices, the book makes a significant contribution to the establishment of an emerging data and AI ethics discipline.This timely book is a must-read for scholars studying AI, data, and technology ethics. Policymakers in the regulatory, governance, public administration, and management sectors will find the practical proposals for a human-centric approach to big data and AI to be a valuable resource for revising and developing future policies.Trade Review’In this concise work, Hasselbalch outlines the ramifications of power with respect to data ethics and cultural data practices. Beginning with definitions of common terminology used in the field, Hasselbalch establishes common ground for readers and takes them through a breadth of power scenarios in various areas of data ethics practice. She explores the influence of power in realistic situations such as policy vacuums and surveillance society. Though a number of publications address data science ethics, what sets this work apart is the robust depth of knowledge the author brings to the topic; she moves beyond a descriptive approach to focus on the interactive relationship between power and data ethics. The text usefully identifies regional differences between the European Union and other areas of the world in light of the EU's stringent data-protections regime. Given the regional differences and international nature of many data science operations, this work is relevant to students worldwide. Hasselbalch offers a rich bibliography for extended study along with the usual backmatter. Undergraduate and graduate students studying computer science and related technologies will profit from reading the book. Highly recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates.’ -- K J Whitehair, CHOICE‘Data Ethics of Power is an instant classic of technology law and policy. Its wise and topical policy recommendations stand on rigorous philosophical foundations. In Hasselbalch’s work, we are taken on a journey to the origins of ethics, to understand the critical importance of empowering institutions for wise governance of AI. As policymakers work to promote and channel AI, they should find much here to guide their deliberations. Deeply relevant to academics, practitioners, and anyone interested in the future development of advanced technology, Data Ethics of Power revitalizes the field of AI ethics.’ -- Frank Pasquale, Brooklyn Law School, US‘This book offers a unique and timely contribution to the fields of data and AI ethics by examining power structures in both the big data and the AI ethics space. Dr. Hasselbalch provides a paradigm shift in thinking about data ethics and power stating that data ethics is not only about power but also is power. Re-framing the discussion in this way uncovers novel solutions to the pressing problems created by big data and AI. This book is required reading for academics, industry leaders, and policy makers in the data and AI ethics space looking to address the future of data and AI in society on a global scale.’ -- Aimee van Wynsberghe, University of Bonn, Germany‘Data Ethics of Power by Gry Hasselbalch provides a deeply impactful approach to a subject typically bogged down by technical or political dogma by identifying the systems of power that create the highest levels of obfuscation around data. But it is in her revelation that open, unconditional love will provide the individual and communal willingness for genuine change that her words bring essential human healing regarding autonomous data ethics governance.’ -- John C. Havens, author of Heartificial Intelligence: Embracing our Humanity to Maximize Machines‘A recurring criticism of tech ethics is that ideas about responsible innovation are idealizations—aspirational wish lists too far removed from inequitable real-world power struggles. Gry Hasselbalch’s Data Ethics of Power: A Human Approach in the Big Data and AI Era provides a much-needed corrective. This masterful, interdisciplinary work makes a deep, human-centered case for conceptualizing and practicing data ethics as interrogating and negotiating infrastructures of power and their complex underlying cultural conditions.’ -- Evan Selinger, Rochester Institute of Technology, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface Introduction to Data Ethics of Power 1. Big Data Sociotechnical Infrastructures (BDSTIs) 2. Sociotechnical change and data ethical governance 3. Artificial Intelligence Sociotechnical Infrastructures (AISTIs) 4. Data interests and data cultures 5. What is data ethics? 6. 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Book SynopsisFocusing on public administration activities in the field of national labour policy, this timely book provides detailed analyses of labour administration reforms, innovations and challenges in different countries, including detailed case studies from Brazil, Germany, India, Japan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the US.Combining rigorous research and practical policy recommendations, the book contains contributions from top scholars in the fields of economics, employment relations, labour law and public administration, as well as officials from the International Labour Organization (ILO). Chapters offer wide-ranging investigations of topics such as labour inspection, social dialogue involving employer organizations and trade unions, and the role of performance management and new technologies in labour administration. The book further demonstrates the vital role of labour administration in upholding employment rights and promoting employment, emphasizing the ways in which it can contribute to good governance, sustainable development and decent work. This will be a critical read for employment relations, global labour studies and public administration scholars. Policy makers and practitioners working in and around employment policy and labour law will also find this book beneficial, particularly with its in-depth case studies.Trade Review‘This highly instructive book on how labour administration is struggling with challenges in the contemporary world of labour gives a compact analysis of the evolution of national systems in the context of the ILO’s 1978 Labour Administration Convention. The case studies of the reforms and innovations in labour administration presented here, for eight countries on different continents with differing economies, make it essential reading for scholars and practitioners alike.’ -- Kazuo Sugeno, University of Tokyo and Member of the Japan Academy, Japan‘This collection shines an informed light on an area vital to policy delivery – effective labour administration, and its contribution to good public governance. I found the wide-ranging contributions from different regions and perspectives interesting in themselves while together they help identify important preconditions and enablers. The book should be of value to academics across a number of areas including employment relations, as well as key reading for policy makers, social partners and those involved in the staffing and oversight of labour administration bodies.’ -- Linda Dickens, University of Warwick, UK‘Recent years have witnessed an explosion of new forms of work organization such as gig work, temporary work, and freelancing. These developments have brought regulatory questions to the fore. Much attention has been directed at the content of those regulations, yet without effective administration the rules have no teeth. This is a topic that is too often overlooked. The Governance of Labour Administration performs a welcome service by filling this gap via an impressive international comparative study. This volume is an important and useful contribution to the ongoing debate about how best to manage a rapidly changing job market.’ -- Paul Osterman, MIT Sloan School of Management, USTable of ContentsContents: Foreword xiii Acknowledgements xvi 1 Introduction to The Governance of Labour Administration 1 Jason Heyes, Ludek Rychly, Maria Gavris and Maria Luz Vega Ruiz PART I KEY ISSUES IN LABOUR ADMINISTRATION 2 Evolution of national systems of labour administration since the adoption of the ILO Labour Administration Convention, 1978 (No. 150) 23 José Luis Daza 3 Social dialogue at the dawn of the ILO’s centenary: sorting out challenges, setting priorities for the future 43 Konstantinos Papadakis 4 Understanding ICT use in labour administration: taking stock 68 Anna Milena Galazka PART II LABOUR ADMINISTRATION IN ACTION 5 Governing labour regulations in the future of work: lessons from labour inspection in Brazil 91 Roberto Pires 6 The labour inspection system and labour law reform in France 113 Virginie Forest 7 Minimum wage(s) in Germany: origins, enforcement, effects 130 J. Timo Weishaupt 8 The changing world of work and labour market institutions in India 152 Kingshuk Sarkar 9 Innovative measures for implementing labour laws and role of labour administration: recent developments in Japan 168 Ryuichi Yamakawa 10 ICT-led innovations in labour administration: Sri Lanka’s labour inspection systems application 192 Sunil Chandrasiri and Ramani Gunatilaka 11 Recent developments in U.S. labor policies and programs 210 Christopher T. King and Burt S. Barnow 12 Labour market integration of migrants in Germany? 238 Judith Czepek 13 An analysis of performance management in the South African Department of Labour 262 Robert Cameron Index 284

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Book SynopsisThis peer-reviewed edited volume provides strategies and practices for teaching nonprofit management theories and concepts in the context of the undergraduate, graduate, and online classroom environments. Each chapter discusses and summarizes pertinent theories and concepts with concrete examples of nonprofit management education courses. Concept discussions then follow up with exercises or simulations and various resources for instructors to apply in either physical or virtual classrooms. The majority of the chapters are connected to one or more core nonprofit curriculum areas as identified by the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC) curriculum guidelines. Instructors, faculty, and program directors of nonprofit management and philanthropy courses at undergraduate and graduate levels can use Teaching Nonprofit Management as a guide for teaching and for creating course syllabi. The book can also serve as a supplemental textbook, as it covers the core curricular areas identified by the NACC. Contributors include: S. Arsneault, J. Beneson, K.C. Bezboruah, T.K. Bryan, H.L. Carpenter, E.A. Castillo, L.P. Corbett, E.J. Dale, D.J. Hamann, J.A. Jones, L.-Y. Liu, D.P. Mason, L. McDougle, S.C. Mendel, L. Miltenberger, H.A. O'Connor, A. Schatteman, G.G. Shaker, C.C. Strawser, C.E. Suarez, S.K. Vaughan, P.C. Weber, M. Wooddell, J.A. YoungTrade Review'I'm thrilled to see a book on teaching nonprofit management within the framework of the NACC curricular guidelines. As a participant in the development of the graduate-level guidelines several years ago, it is a great feeling to discover how the guidelines have influenced the field to the point of crafting a book on this framework. I especially appreciate the discussion questions, suggestions for assignments and recommendations for textbooks that complete the general discussion of the topics. I know, as time goes on, the book can be one that is updated often with information from a diverse group of faculty sharing their expertise.' --Wesley E. Lindahl, North Park University, US'A doctoral degree in and of itself does little to prepare one for the role of nonprofit educator. This book does. It grounds the course topics in nonprofit life, reviews key theoretical approaches, reviews important research, and discusses activities and projects for both face-to-face classes and online instruction that can be readily implemented. It helps foster quality courses and nonprofit academic programs. This is a book that every nonprofit educator will want on their shelf to validate their course content, trigger reflection on class projects and activities, and to guide them in developing critical thinking as an integral part of their course.' --Norman A. Dolch, University of North Texas, USTable of ContentsContents: Foreword xiii Introduction: nonprofit sector management and social entrepreneurship: a teacher’s toolbox xv Karabi C. Bezboruah and Heather L. Carpenter 1 Management of nonprofit organizations – an overview 1 Karabi C. Bezboruah and Heather L. Carpenter 2 Teaching the theory and history of the nonprofit sector 21 Peter C. Weber 3 Ethics and accountability in nonprofit management curriculum 39 Karabi C. Bezboruah 4 Nonprofit governance and leadership for social impact 56 Lyn P. Corbett and Colton C. Strawser 5 Teaching 21st-century leadership in nonprofit management programs 74 Elizabeth A. Castillo 6 Teaching the public policy context of nonprofit management 94 Shelly Arsneault and Shannon K. Vaughan 7 Nonprofit law: from tax advantages to employment law challenges 110 Darla J. Hamann 8 Teaching nonprofit finance in the nonprofit curriculum 128 Alicia Schatteman and Li-Yin Liu 9 Fundraising and resource development 146 Michelle Wooddell 10 Teaching philanthropy: developing critical and compassionate approaches to giving 165 Elizabeth J. Dale, Genevieve G. Shaker and Heather A. O’Connor 11 Social innovation, entrepreneurship and enterprise: what nonprofit students need to know 181 Stuart C. Mendel 12 Teaching nonprofit human resource management: HR is for nonprofit leaders 199 Lauren Miltenberger 13 Nonprofit marketing 216 Heather L. Carpenter 14 Social media and digital literacies for nonprofit educators and professionals 237 Jimmy A. Young 15 Teaching strategic planning and evaluation: tools and techniques 254 Tara Kolar Bryan and Jodi Benenson 16 The critical pedagogy of nonprofit management education: teaching for social justice 276 Dyana P. Mason, Jennifer A. Jones, Lindsey McDougle and Cecilia E. Suarez Index 294

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Book SynopsisThis timely Handbook addresses the concepts of stress and well-being among workers in various public sector roles and occupations across the globe. Emphasizing the importance of well-being and stress prevention initiatives in ever-changing workplace environments, this Handbook highlights successful organizational initiatives and provides insight into best practice for promoting healthy employees and workplaces. Chapters analyze the new and ongoing challenges public sector organizations face such as: cost cutting, pressures to improve performance, changes in societal and workplace demographics, and increasing levels of stress and strain amongst their employees. This wide-ranging Handbook utilizes empirical research, literature reviews and case studies to draw greater attention to these and other challenges. Containing contributions from leading international experts in their respective fields, the contributors hope that this multidisciplinary Handbook will help to enhance the health and well-being of public sector employees and the sector's performance and contribution to society. The Handbook of Research on Stress and Well-Being in the Public Sector will be of value to researchers and practitioners interested in the public sector and both individual and organizational health and performance. This will also be a key resource for public sector and government professionals responsible for human resource management and work and health.Trade Review'This Handbook should be commended for its international representation of public sector employees who tend to be undervalued and frequently occupy high stress jobs. The attention to negative health and well-being effects associated with high stress occupations, especially first responders such as fire, police, and healthcare is a major contribution to scholarly works in the organizational sciences. I expect that this edited volume will broaden understanding of the strategies for reducing workplace stress, leading to improved safety, health, and well-being outcomes for public sector workers.' --Leslie Hammer, Portland State University and Oregon Health and Science University, US'An outstanding piece of work. The book is well written, very readable and entertaining. Its topics are comprehensive and diverse, encompassing employees across a variety of public sector roles and occupations. Lessons learned are translated into practical guidelines for interventions and organizational change. This very interesting book will be an important resource for both researchers and students interested in the area of occupational stress and well-being - a great read!' --Jan de Jonge, Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands'This book brings together an international group of top researchers to explore occupational stress in the context of the public sector. It explores what might be unique about a wide range of settings including education, first responders, health care, and social services. This book debunks the view of public employees having an easy time by underscoring how some of the most stressful jobs can be found in the public sector.' --Paul E. Spector, University of South Florida, USTable of ContentsContents: PART I INTRODUCTION 1 Introducing the collection 2 Silvia Pignata 2 Increasing well-being of workers in the public sector: research and practice 4 Ronald J. Burke 3 Trade unions and stress at work: the evolving responses and politics of health and safety strategies in the case of the United Kingdom 15 Miguel Martínez Lucio 4 Psychosocial factors and worker health: comparisons between private and public sectors in Australia 33 Tessa S. Bailey, Mikaela S. Owen and Maureen F. Dollard PART II STRESS AND WELL-BEING IN VARIOUS PUBLIC SECTOR OCCUPATIONS 5 Stress and well-being of first responders 58 Dessa Bergen-Cico, Pruthvi Kilaru, Rachael Rizzo and Patricia Buore 6 Managing boredom and motivation: the unusual case of stress in firefighting 74 Maude Villeneuve, Pierre-Sébastien Fournier and Caroline Biron 7 Nurses’ experiences of workplace mistreatment 88 Zhiqing E. Zhou, Xin Xuan Che and Wiston A. Rodriguez 8 Emotions in nursing 106 Gillian Lewis and Neal M. Ashkanasy 9 The impact of emotional intelligence on daily work life 122 Keri A. Pekaar, Arnold B. Bakker, Dimitri van der Linden and Marise Ph. Born 10 Stress and well-being in prison officers 137 Andrew J. Clements, Gail Kinman and Jacqui Hart 11 Well-being in academic employees – a benchmarking approach 152 Gail Kinman and Siobhan Wray 12 Stress, well-being and aging in the Italian banking sector: evidence and future perspectives 167 Gabriele Giorgi, Giulio Arcangeli, Jose M. Leon-Perez, Massimo Fioriti, Eleonora Tommasi and Nicola Mucci PART III CASE STUDIES OF EFFORTS TO BRING ABOUT ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE 13 Applications of psychological capital in the public sector 182 Carolyn M. Youssef-Morgan, Barbara L. Ahrens, Kristi Bockorny, Lanell Craig and Matthew Peters 14 The benefits of individual proactive and adaptive performance: an organizational learning perspective 200 Mindy Shoss, Clair Kueny and Dustin K. Jundt 15 Building a health and safety culture: actions, commitment, and perceptions 216 Sybil Geldart and Christine Alksnis 16 An organizational perspective on well-being in the health sector: a focus on leadership, systems, and culture 232 Peter Spurgeon PART IV ORGANIZATIONAL INITIATIVES AND CHANGING WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENTS 17 Developing nurse leaders for well-being and performance 248 Margaret M. Hopkins and Deborah A. O’Neil 18 Introducing a National Well-being Service for emergency responders in the United Kingdom 260 Ian Hesketh and Cary L. Cooper 19 Occupational health and safety: in crisis, or in charge? 275 Renae Hayward and John Durkin 20 Stress in Australian universities: initiatives to enhance well-being 294 Silvia Pignata Index 309

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a unique framework to understand how public institutions and private investors can collaborate to sustain long-term investments (LTIs), with a specific focus on public private partnership for infrastructure, blended finance mechanisms, and impact investing.Offering a holistic approach to long-term investing, which encompasses both infrastructure and corporate innovation and sustainability strategies, chapters explore how collaborations can mobilize resources, overcome market failures, and maximize impacts. Furthermore, it provides a deeper understanding on LTIs, both in terms of the sustainable investment approaches that investors are progressively adopting, and in terms of the main domains of LTIs such as infrastructure and corporate investments in research and innovation, sustainability, and circularity. The book also highlights how LTIs are essential to ensure the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, which represent an institutionalization of the concept of public value.Public-Private Collaborations for Long-Term Investments will be critical reading for policymakers, investors, and managers working in the public and private sectors. The combination of cutting-edge insights and depth of knowledge rooted in the scientific literature will also be beneficial for scholars and students in the fields of public administration and management, infrastructure finance, and sustainability.Trade Review‘The business of business is being redefined before our very eyes: inclusion, sustainability, impact and ESG are now integrated into most investment decisions. Much more needs to be done as Agenda 2030 will not be met until “all hands on deck”. This book can serve as a good starting point for this critical collaboration.’ -- Royston Braganza, Grameen Capital‘This book highlights the importance of activating private capital to close the infrastructure gap and creating stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors. This will help to drive economic recovery in the short-term whilst driving longer-term economic and social outcomes.’ -- Marie Lam-Frendo, Global Infrastructure Hub‘This book is an excellent reference to university and master students, executives and civil servants, academic researchers and many others that are keen to learn more about enabling long-term investments and public-private collaborations.’ -- Iliyana Tsanova, European CommissionTable of ContentsContents: Foreword Iliyana Tsanova, Deputy Director-General - DG Budget, European Commission Preface 1. Public-private partnerships for long-term investments: the context and the framework 2. The journey towards sustainability: corporate social responsibility and sustainable investing 3. Catalyzing wealth toF drive positive social and environmental change: impact investing 4. Unlocking private capital through blended finance 5. Infrastructure as long-term investment: understanding the public-private boundaries 6. Developing infrastructure through contractual public-private partnership References Index

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Book SynopsisBuilding upon the body of existing literature that has established the importance of norms in understanding why genders interact with social phenomena differently, and how gender plays a role in most aspects of corruption, this cutting-edge book expands the fields to explore the nexus between norms, gender and corruption.Making a timely and innovative contribution to all three streams of research, the book dives deeper into the role of norms in understanding the relationship between gender and corruption. An international, multidisciplinary group of experts combine global qualitative, in-depth case studies with large scale quantitative analysis to demonstrate the complementary use of different methods in the fields of gender, norms and corruption. Considering gendered differences in attitudes towards, and experiences of, corruption, the chapters examine political and institutional participation in corruption, looking closely at gender representation, stereotypes, and norms-based barriers. Analysing norms from different perspectives, with the main focus on social norms, this forward-thinking book makes a convincing case for why norms should be included in the research agenda on gender and corruption.Interdisciplinary in scope, this insightful book will prove invaluable to students and scholars of gender politics, social policy and sociology, and law, regulation and governance. It will also prove a useful reference guide to policymakers concerned with the relationship between gender and corruption.Trade Review‘I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the complex relationship between gender equality, corruption and good governance. It clearly shows that the inclusion of women in positions of power is no “quick fix” to reduced levels of corruption. The chapters give new insights on how social and political norms specify the room open for women to maneuver in society.’ -- Lena Wängnerud, University of Gothenburg, Sweden'This excellent collection is a much-needed inquiry into still relatively unexplored debates around gender and corruption. Spanning many countries and different types of corruption, and furthering conceptual clarity as well as offering empirical case studies, the book is a must-read for anti-corruption scholars and practitioners.' -- Elizabeth David-Barrett, University of Sussex, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface xvi 1 Introduction. Gender and corruption: the role of norms 1 Ina Kubbe and Ortrun Merkle 2 Type matters! Why we need to stop overgeneralizing results: a closer look at gender, norms, and corruption 25 M. Jamie-Lee Campbell 3 Gender norms and firms’ corruption: evidence from China 45 Chengyu Fu 4 Gender differences in the prioritization of corruption as the most important problem in the US, 1939–2015 60 T. Murat Yildirim 5 Unpacking the link between gender and injunctive norms on corruption using survey data: a multilevel analysis of 30 European countries 78 Giulia M. Dotti Sani and Simona Guglielmi 6 Gendering women’s political representation and good governance in the EU? A feminist approach against informal norms of corruption 99 Digdem Soyaltin-Colella and F. Melis Cin 7 Women held back: the depressing effect of institutional and norms-based barriers on female representation in corrupt contexts 120 Gustavo Diaz and Kelly Senters Piazza 8 Gender stereotypes and corruption in devolved systems of government: evidence from local governments in Kenya 139 Justa Mwangi, Wilson Muna and Gitile Naituli 9 The impact of corruption on gender in Central and Eastern Europe: how corruption challenges women’s life 159 Liljana Cvetanoska and Ina Kubbe 10 Gender perspective in justice systems: comparative analysis of the Brazilian, Spanish and German realities on corruption cases 183 Denise Neves Abade and Katharina Miller 11 Sustaining the patriarchal bargain in Morocco: the normalization of Moroccan gendered judicial corruption 213 Ginger R. Feather 12 Wasta and economic opportunities: the case of Palestinian men and women in the West Bank 239 Chloe Laurence Cohen 13 Sextortion: corruption shaped by gender norms 253 Elin Bjarnegård, Dolores Calvo, Åsa Eldén, and Silje Lundgren 14 Moving forward: including norms in the research agenda on gender and corruption 269 Ortrun Merkle and Ina Kubbe Index

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Book SynopsisFollowing the extensive global impact of COVID-19, this forward-looking Research Handbook examines the pandemic from a public management perspective, exploring the roles and responses of public managers and considering how public organisations will be reshaped in the future.This Research Handbook brings together a wealth of established and early career international scholars who offer summative and comparative analyses of jurisdictions’ pandemic responses, alongside vital in-depth studies of jurisdictional pandemic experiences. Chapters interrogate public management successes and failures in response to the pandemic, the systemic inequalities highlighted by the pandemic, how the pandemic challenged public managers and political leaders, and crucially how the pandemic challenged fundamental concepts of public management. Offering key advice as to how public management can adapt and reorient going forward, this Research Handbook is a vital contribution to the developing discussion and debate taking place within this discipline.Exploring a broad range of key concepts in the field, this book will be an invaluable read for students, academics and researchers of public management, public administration, health care management, sociology and social policy. Providing important data relating to crisis response, this book will also be of practical benefit to public leaders and their professional teams when coordinating action in emergency situations.Trade Review‘This Handbook draws together theory and empirical evidence to tease out important implications for understanding the role of public management in the pandemic, across a wide range of countries and public services, and with insights across a range of themes of relevance to government, public organizations, and citizens. Read it to understand this complex recent past – and also to understand how to prepare for the future. A fine collection of chapters.’ -- Jean Hartley, The Open University, UK‘This remarkable book analyzes the COVID-19 crisis through the eyes of some of the most insightful and creative public policy and public management scholars in the world. It is a “must read” – now and in the future – for anyone interested in improving our collective response to global public challenges.’ -- Rosemary O'Leary, University of Kansas, US‘A fascinating collection on the potential and limitations of public management to meet the challenges posed by COVID-19. A key message is that mainstream public management theory and practice is fatally flawed by its ongoing failure to take account of structural inequality. Happily, it offers ideas and evidence of how to do better in the future.’ -- Helen Sullivan, Australian National University‘The COVID-19 pandemic posed unprecedented public management challenges and exposed weaknesses that had festered for a long time. This is a timely book on the challenges and how they were addressed. Public management scholars and practitioners around the world will find the book useful.’ -- M. Ramesh, National University of SingaporeTable of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction to the Research Handbook on Public Management and COVID-19 1 Helen Dickinson, Catherine Smith, Sophie Yates and Janine O’Flynn PART I PUBLIC PROBLEMS AND PUBLIC MANAGERS: THE CHALLENGES OF COVID-19 AND HOW THEY HAVE CHALLENGED PUBLIC MANAGERS IN THEIR ESTABLISHED ROLES 2 Pandemic challenges for public managers: juggling parallel crisis playbooks 19 Arjen Boin and Paul ‘t Hart 3 Reconsidering public management in a post-COVID world 31 Zeger van der Wal 4 What COVID-19 showed us about populism, democracy, and performance: the case of the United States 43 Naim Kapucu and Donald Moynihan 5 Uncertainty and ambiguity during a crisis and the challenge for public management: COVID-19 crisis management in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia 57 Nicholas Bromfield 6 The politics of “letting it rip”: why Australia went from zero-COVID to COVID-central 72 Blair Williams PART II HOW COVID-19 CHALLENGED THE FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT 7 Procurement and public spending: amplification and emergence of issues arising from COVID-19 86 Barbara Allen 8 Citizen participation in public management: activated, empowered, responsibilised, abandoned? 99 Catherine Durose, Beth Perry and Liz Richardson 9 Public Service Logic: a service lens on the COVID-19 vaccination programmes 112 Stephen Osborne, Maria Cucciniello and Tie Cui 10 Can co-production that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic be sustained? 126 Trui Steen, Taco Brandsen and Menno Hoppen 11 Examining the impact of COVID-19 on managing public sector employees: overcoming or exacerbating incoherences? 137 Sue Williamson and Linda Colley 12 The governance of public services during COVID-19: a review of challenges and opportunities 150 Rachel Ashworth and Catherine Farrell PART III SUCCESS, FAILURE, AND IN-BETWEEN: WHAT THE PANDEMIC TAUGHT US 13 Responding to COVID-19 in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities: the importance of strengths-based public administration, cultural safety and working in genuine partnership 162 Catherine Althaus, Dawn Casey and Lucas de Toca 14 A review of COVID-19 organisational recovery in a UK metropolitan police force utilising a complexity theory framework 176 Phil Davies 15 Policing the pandemic: deciding and acting in the face of uncertainty and the unexpected 192 Mark Fenton-O’Creevy, Nicky Miller, Helen Selby-Fell and Benjamin Bowles 16 Trust, capacity and management of vaccine rollouts 206 Adam Hannah, Katie Attwell and Jordan Tchilingirian 17 The governance of food security in the post-COVID-19 context: innovative principles for public management in Argentina 218 Joaquín Pérez Martín 18 ‘Build back better’: infrastructure policy’s post-pandemic promise 228 Sara Bice 19 Ubuntu philosophy in times of crises: COVID-19 pandemic period and beyond 243 Xolile Carol Thani 20 Small island states, COVID-19, and public policies: a thematic analysis 257 Kim Moloney 21 Death management in public administration: lessons from the front lines 274 Staci M. Zavattaro 22 The rise of robots in the COVID-19 pandemic: implications for public management 286 Helen Dickinson and Catherine Smith PART IV REVEALING AND ADDRESSING SYSTEMIC PROBLEMS 23 “Stay home” and queer(y)-ing the heteronormative assumptions of COVID policy responses 300 Peter Matthews and Daniel Edmiston 24 Public management challenges with the emergency response for people with disability during COVID-19 312 Sophie Yates and Helen Dickinson 25 Gender mainstreaming and collaborative public management during COVID-19: a case study of national machineries for gender equality and care infrastructure in Argentina 325 Natalia Dopazo, Maria Daels and Hayley Henderson 26 How useful is priority setting in an emergency? An analysis of its role in national responses to the COVID-19 pandemic 339 Iestyn Williams, Suzanne Robinson, Chris Smith, Lydia Kapiriri and Helen Dickinson 27 The future of public management as we emerge from the acute phase of COVID-19: key themes and future trajectories 354 Sophie Yates, Janine O’Flynn, Helen Dickinson and Catherine Smith

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Book SynopsisThis critical book focuses on two dominant reform agendas - managerialism and politicisation - to examine the condition of Anglophone countries after 40 years of reform to public sector management and governance. Comparing four countries using the Westminster system - Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom - John Halligan explores the changes resulting from distinctive reform agendas, exposing performance shortfalls and unintended consequences, such as bureaucratisation. Offering a broad overview of the implementation and outcomes of key administrative developments, Halligan unpacks those traditions and conventions of governance in Anglophone countries that have been disrupted by unrestrained political executives, producing dramatic imbalances in management and governance systems. Judicious and incisive, this book will be crucial reading to postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students of public policy seeking an in-depth understanding of both historic and contemporary reforms to public management and governance. Halligan's comparative approach to public management systems will also benefit government practitioners and specialists working closely with governments.Trade Review'Reforms in Anglophone countries have influenced many countries around the world. This book, by one of the leading researchers in the field, discusses in a deep and comparative way research on the challenges of these reforms related to the long-term impact of managerialism and politicization on public governance.' --Tom Christensen, University of Oslo, Norway'Halligan's book comes at the end of a major cycle of public sector reforms, and announces a possible transformation of our politico-administrative systems as scenarios for the 21st century. His capacity to unpack the complexity of ''managerialism'', and ''politicisation'' is impressive. His focus on four Anglophone countries, as a coherent cluster, makes his analysis stronger than any other comparison. This is a ''must-read'' to understand the new tensions in our fast changing world, and how to handle these.' --Geert Bouckaert, KU Leuven Public Governance Institute, BelgiumTable of ContentsContents: 1. Reforming Anglophone Public Management and Governance 2. Administrative Tradition and Westminster in Reform Era Governance 3. Politicising the Executive Branch: Changing Roles, Resources and Relationships 4. Ministers and Mandarins under Political Management 5. Management Dilemmas 6. Contradictions in Implementing Performance Management 7. Management and Bureaucracy in a Political Milieu 8. Coordination and Collaboration 9. Long Term Reform and Public Management Systems 10. Postscript: Directions for Change Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisApplying the Multiple Streams Framework (MSF) to a global range of case studies, this pioneering Modern Guide addresses how policymakers decide what issues to attend to and which choices to make or implement. In doing so it outlines that, far from being the exception, ambiguity and timing are integral parts of every comparative explanation of the policy process.Considering the MSF at the theoretical level, contributors assess the assumptions, structure and logic of the framework before examining the scope of reforms, multilevel influence and interaction, coupling as a process, and the motives of policy entrepreneurs. Using a diverse array of cases from around the world at sub-national, national, and international levels of governance, chapters apply the framework to such diverse topics as climate policy in Europe, soil pollution laws in China, pandemic management in Turkey and Bolsonaro’s gun liberalization agenda in Brazil. Ultimately, the Modern Guide demonstrates that public policy is a process replete with bias, language and symbols among interacting policy actors who generate conflicting messages in staged settings of political power.Situating the framework within broader debates of the policy process, this innovative Modern Guide will be vital to students and scholars of political science, public policy, and public administration and management. With empirical practical applications which advance the MSF, it will also be of use to policymakers globally.Trade Review‘Top scholars Zahariadis, Herweg, Zohlnhöfer, and Petridou offer a nuanced and sophisticated presentation of the Multiple Streams Framework. They are supported by applications of MSF emphasizing rich theoretical development and comparisons. This edited volume provides an essential reading to anyone interested in policy choice and the policy process.’ -- Christopher M. Weible, University of Colorado Denver, US‘A comprehensive account of a major and very successful approach to policy change, written by the leaders in the field. Highly informative on the theoretical and empirical developments of the Multiple Streams Framework, this book takes the reader on an exploration of policy change over time and across different sub-national, national, and international domains.’ -- Claudio Radaelli, European University Institute, Italy and University College London, UK'The Multiple Streams Framework (MSF) became one of the most used theories of the policy process, but most tend to use MSF loosely without contributing to theoretical coherence and advance. Therefore, this book does policy scholars a great service by showing how to foster and use the MSF state of the art.' -- Paul Cairney, University of Stirling, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1 Advancing the Multiple Streams Framework 1 Nikolaos Zahariadis, Nicole Herweg, Reimut Zohlnhöfer, Evangelia Petridou, and Vilém Novotný PART I THEORETICAL CONTRIBUTIONS 2 How far does a policy change go? Explaining the scope of reforms with the Multiple Streams Framework 25 Reimut Zohlnhöfer 3 Policy Termination meets Multiple Streams 43 Georg Wenzelburger & Stefanie Thurm 4 Multilevel Influence and Interaction in the Multiple Streams Framework: A Conceptual Map 62 Åsa Knaggård and Roger Hildingsson 5 The Beating Heart of the Multiple Streams Framework: Coupling as a Process 82 Dana A. Dolan and Sonja Blum 6 From Policy Entrepreneur to Policy Entrepreneurship: Examining the Role of Context on Policy Entrepreneurial Action 104 Evangelia Petridou PART II APPLICATIONS: NATIONAL LEVEL 7 Shifting Ideational Paradigms in Public Health: Connecting Design and Implementation in Greek Health Policy 121 Vassilis Karokis-Mavrikos and Maria Mavriko 8 Multiple Streams, Policy Implementation and the Greek Refugee Crisis 144 Nikolaos Zahariadis and Evangelia Petridou 9 More guns, less violence? Putting the Multiple Streams Framework to the test against Bolsonaro’s gun liberalization agenda 160 Diego Sanjurjo 10 Turkey’s Pandemic Management: Insights from the Multiple Streams Framework Perspective 180 Lacin Idil Oztig 11 The Multiple Streams Framework in an Autocracy: China’s Long-Awaited Soil Pollution Law 200 Annemieke van den Dool PART III SUBNATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS 12 Subnational Focusing Events and Agenda Change: The Case of Toxic Algae Bloom and Contaminated Drinking Water in Toledo, Ohio 222 Kristin Taylor, Rob A. DeLeo, Stephanie Zarb, Nathan Jeschke, and Thomas A. Birkland 13 Policy Development in Swedish Crisis Management: Restructuring of Fire and Rescue Services 246 Kerstin Eriksson, Gertrud Alirani, Roine Johansson and Lotta Vylund 14 Subnational Policy Windows: Shanghai’s Grid Screening Policy 265 Stephen Ceccoli and Xinran Andy Chen 15 The Multiple Streams Framework and Multilevel Reinforcing Dynamics: The Case of European and International Climate Policy 285 Katharina Rietig 16 The challenge of applying the Multiple Streams Framework to non-decisions and negative decisions 305 Annette Elisabeth Töller 17 Multiple Streams in the public policymaking processes of the European Union 326 Theofanis Exadaktylos Index

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Book SynopsisInterparliamentary Relations and the Future of Devolution in the UK provides a political analysis of interparliamentary relations at a time when devolved legislatures are more evidently asserting their influence. Chapters provide the context necessary to understanding current complexities, considering the future of UK politics in response to critical circumstances such as Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic. Margaret Arnott recognises how Tensions between competing narratives about the future working of devolution in the UK particularly over the future relationship of the devolved nations to the UK, were all too evident in contemporary political narratives. Written at a time of intensified political debates and the increasing questioning of models of democracy, Interparliamentary Relations and the Future of Devolution in the UK addresses a significant gap in academic literature to consider both the collective future of UK governance and that of the individual nations who form it.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Background and Scope Chapter 2. A Brief History of Devolution in The Multi-National UK State 1998-2020 Chapter 3. Inter-Parliamentary Relations and Inter-Governmental Relations in Devolved UK 1998-2020 Chapter 4. Unsettling of Asymmetrical Devolution in UK 1999-2017 Chapter 5. Expert Stakeholder Interviews Chapter 6. Concluding Comments

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Book SynopsisIn the context of COVID-19, the production and governance of urban space has experienced a rapid digitalization and datafication, creating new challenges for citizenship. The urban realm is not only the environment where a new standard for digital development is set but also the realm from which rescaling nation-states are pervasively emerging. Emerging Digital Citizenship Regimes: Postpandemic Technopolitical Democracies explores the roles played by digital citizenship in the context of changing geographies of the nation-state in Europe in the aftermath of the global pandemic; and reframes the concept of digital citizenship amid the rescaling of nation-states in Europe by connecting it to the increasing digitalisation of urban environment as a corollary of pandemic. By theorising the concept of citizenship in the digital age through the lens of the evolutionary character of its classical concept or by drawing upon the narratives regarding the democratising potential and risks of the Internet, Emerging Digital Citizenship Regimes explores the complex interaction of social and political variables shaping offline and online civic practices and their intertwined relation to the urban environment, analysing the way it is produced and governed in the COVID-19 new context.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction: Digital Citizenship Regimes in the Postpandemics Chapter 2. Digital Citizenship Regimes Rescaling Nation-States? Chapter 3. Taxonomy for Emerging Digital Citizenship Regimes Chapter 4. Algorithmic Nations: A Conceptual Assemblage for Postpandemic Technopolitical Democracies Chapter 5. Trends, Aftermaths, Emancipations Chapter 6. Future Research & Policy Avenues

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Book SynopsisMegaprojects for Megacities is a collection of 14 international case studies of transportation, urban development, and environmental megaprojects completed during the last ten years in North America, Asia and Europe. It goes beyond the previous megaproject literature to look at how and why each project was conceived, planned, engineered, financed, and delivered, and how particular planning and delivery practices shaped successful and unsuccessful outcomes.With individual chapters on high-speed rail, urban metro systems, bus rapid transit, roadway tunnels and bridges, new and improved airports, waterfront redevelopment projects, new towns, urban parks and renewable energy projects, this book is unparalleled in its coverage, depth and takeaways for practice. It incorporates current examples from across the world, including North America, Asia, the UK, and Europe.This collection of case studies is presented in an approachable way that will prove valuable to academics, researchers and students as well as practicing professionals, financiers and senior government officials interested in infrastructure planning, financing, project management and delivery.Table of ContentsContents: Preface xi John D. Landis 1 The megaproject challenge 1 John D. Landis 2 Megaproject milestones 40 John D. Landis 3 Choosing the case study megaprojects 114 John D. Landis 4 Unfinished business—London Crossrail 133 John D. Landis 5 China bends the curve on high-speed rail 167 Ziming Liu and John D. Landis 6 China’s metro explosion: lessons from China’s big four cities 192 Zhong-Ren Peng, Kaifa Lu, Mengyi Jin, Xinghang Zhu and John D. Landis 7 Bus Rapid Transit—the affordable transit megaproject alternative 237 Erik Vergel-Tovar and John D. Landis 8 A tunnel beneath Seattle: the megaproject to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct 276 Molly Riddle and Jan Whittington 9 A bridge too far? The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge and economic and regional restructuring in China’s Pearl River Delta region 307 Anthony G.O. Yeh, Fang Bian and Jiangping Zhou 10 Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport—always raising the bar 326 John D. Landis 11 Epic fail and cautious success—Berlin Brandenburg Airport and New York LaGuardia Terminal B 349 John D. Landis 12 Canary Wharf’s transformation from ‘planning disaster’ to London’s second business district 383 David Gordon and Patricia Warren 13 Urban regeneration meets sustainability—HafenCity, Hamburg 408 John D. Landis 14 A case of hubris—Songdo International Business District 431 John D. Landis 15 Who is in charge here? Brooklyn Bridge Park 456 John D. Landis Oscar Serpell and John D. Landis 16 Powering the future—five clean energy megaprojects Oscar Serpell and John D. Landis 479 17 Improving megaproject practice and performance 506 John D. Landis Index

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Book SynopsisThis timely book argues that the overcrowding of national parks in the United States represents a social problem in need of public sector action and a policy solution, as no systematic means to address this problem has been implemented either nationally or on a park-by-park basis. Throughout the book, Albert N. Link provides an innovative pricing solution to the overcrowding of the parks which will help to change the existing status quo. Utilizing a methodology grounded in economics, and expanding the use and policy relevance of the concept of public sector entrepreneurship, the author illustrates how individuals respond to prices and offers a method to estimate the impact of a seasonal entrance fee based on calculated price elasticities of demand. Chapters also provide recommendations for increases in seasonal entrance fees individually for each of the national parks that currently have an entrance fee.Public Sector Entrepreneurship will be a key resource for academics and students in the fields of entrepreneurship, public management and resource management who are looking to use economics as a framework for analyzing tourism topics, as well as environmental researchers and public policy officials responsible for national parks.Trade Review‘The overcrowding of national parks around the world is not a new phenomenon. This book offers a classic economic rationing technique – differential prices – as a policy remedy to the overcrowding of U.S. national parks. The implementation of this seasonal pricing scheme is illustrated across several examples of national parks. Professor Link offers here a straightforward solution to an old problem. This is a very valuable book to all of us grappling with the overuse of public assets.’ -- Nicholas Vonortas, The George Washington University, USTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Public sector entrepreneurship: a policy framework 2. Responding to “high altruism” 3. Characteristics of the national parks 4. Benchmarking overcrowded national parks 5. The public good nature of national parks 6. Visitors’ responses to higher entrance fees 7. Impact of policies toward overcrowding: case studies 8. Why not to implement a reservation system for visiting a national park 9. Overcrowding in national parks without entrance fees 10. Public sector entrepreneurship: a restatement of a pricing policy recommendation References Index

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Book SynopsisAs worldwide institutions acknowledge the necessity of digital, open, and collaborative governments, this timely book offers a comprehensive exploration of digital transformation, intergovernmental collaboration, collaborative governance, and public sector innovation.Collaborating for Digital Transformation highlights how collaborations between government organizations, as well as with the private sector and users, enhance digital transformation and public service innovation. Drawing from smart cities, online service platforms, eHealth and other initiatives across European countries, the book sheds light on the complexities, risks, and power dynamics inherent in these collaborations. It explores how the design, management, and leadership of these collaborations can overcome these challenges in different politico-administrative contexts. Through diverse research methods and by combining practical accounts with theoretical academic rigor, this forward-thinking book proposes a roadmap for more innovative and effective governments in the digital age.This book will enlighten students, scholars, and researchers in politics, public policy, governance, and administration. Offering practical guidance for effective collaboration, innovation, and coordination for digital transformation, it also appeals to politicians, policymakers, civil servants, and professionals. Being relevant, not only in smart city and eHealth domains, but across all policy areas, it's an indispensable resource for driving innovation and digitalization toward a more interconnected future.Trade Review‘Based on an impressive cross-national study, this volume identifies the collaboration hurdles that can stand in the way of the successful digital transformation of the public sector, and then provides an insightful and realistic appraisal of how we might try to overcome them.’ -- Christopher Ansell, University of California, BerkeleyTable of ContentsContents: PART I INTRODUCTION 1 Introduction: collaborating for digital transformation in the public sector 2 Lise H. Rykkja, Gerhard Hammerschmid, Erik Hans Klijn and Koen Verhoest 2 Digital transformation in the public sector 13 Miriam Lips 3 Intergovernmental collaboration in the context of digital transformation: state-of-the-art and theoretical notions 31 Gerhard Hammerschmid, Jessica Breaugh and Maike Rackwitz 4 Conditions for successful public-private collaboration for public service innovation 52 Chesney Callens and Koen Verhoest PART II INTERGOVERNMENTAL COLLABORATION FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION 5 The coordination of digital government platforms: the role of administrative tradition and collaboration history 81 Jessica Breaugh and Steven Nõmmik 6 The coordination of smart cities: insights from a cross-case analysis on the implementation of smart city strategies 103 Maike Rackwitz and Dries van Doninck 7 Leadership for intergovernmental collaboration towards digital transformation 124 Maike Rackwitz, Jessica Breaugh and Gerhard Hammerschmid PART III PUBLIC-PRIVATE COLLABORATION FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND INNOVATION 8 The design and management of public-private eHealth partnerships 144 Chesney Callens, Koen Verhoest, Erik Hans Klijn, Lena Brogaard, Veiko Lember, Vicente Pina and Dries van Doninck 9 Contract management and network management in public-private eHealth partnerships 168 Chesney Callens and Erik Hans Klijn 10 Viewpoints of collaboration partners on user involvement in collaborative innovation projects 197 Jaime García-Rayado and Chesney Callens 11 It is all about interaction: network structure, actor importance, and the relation to innovative outcomes 218 Tom Langbroek and Koen Verhoest PART IV CONCLUSIONS 12 Collaboration for digital transformation: so much more than just technology 241 Koen Verhoest, Erik Hans Klijn, Lise H. Rykkja and Gerhard Hammerschmid Index

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Book SynopsisThis thoroughly updated second edition incorporates key ideas and discussions on issues such as wider economic impacts, the treatment of risk and the importance of institutional arrangements in ensuring the correct use of technique. Ginés de Rus considers whether public decisions, such as investing in high-speed rail links, privatizing a public enterprise or protecting a natural area, may improve social welfare.Key features include: A comprehensive overview of the philosophy of the Cost-Benefit Analysis approach to appraisal to engage students with a basic model for informing responsible decision-making Expert blending of relevant case studies with insightful analysis, enabling students to see the model's application to real-world scenarios An accessible and readable style, which encourages classroom discussions as well as insights for the practical application of this economic tool. Introduction to Cost-Benefit Analysis is an ideal textbook for graduate and advanced undergraduate students of economics, engaging with important ideas and the latest thinking in the field. It will also benefit economists and practitioners involved in the economic evaluation of projects.Trade ReviewAcclaim for the first edition:‘In Introduction to Cost–Benefit Analysis, Ginés de Rus provides the conceptual foundations of a cost–benefit analysis undertaken for public investments…This book serves well as an introductory textbook for courses in urban planning, public economics, and policy and program evaluation for advanced undergraduate and graduate students…economists may find it useful as a guide to the basics of cost–benefit analysis’ -- Uma Kelekar, Journal of Planning Education and Research‘Ginés de Rus has produced an excellent book which will be very useful to advanced undergraduate and graduate students in public economics as well as to professional economists working with project evaluations. The book can serve as a manual for how to undertake best-practice project analysis within a broad range of projects but in particular within the transportation sector. This text is highly recommended.’ -- Per-Olov Johansson, Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden‘This book shows that cost–benefit analysis does not need to be an esoteric and arcane subject. In a step-by-step presentation, with little more than introductory microeconomics, some clear reasoning, and many examples, Professor Ginés de Rus presents the essentials of applied welfare economics concepts. Any undergraduate student or practitioner who wants to start their training in CBA should consider reading this text.’ -- Massimo Florio, University of Milan, Italy

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Book SynopsisThis innovative book argues that meetings are a crucial feature of modern organisations, demonstrating that, contrary to popular belief, meetings are what define, represent and maintain organisations.Through an in-depth analysis of ethnographic case studies, Patrik Hall, Malin Åkerström and Erika Andersson Cederholm illustrate the inner workings of meetings, exploring phenomena such as meeting chains, meeting escapes, the digitalisation of meetings, subtle meeting diplomacy, and seductive business events. This book emphasises how negotiations, collaborations and power dynamics are performed during meetings, making meetings the most fundamental working map of organisational hierarchies. Ultimately, Why Meetings Matter highlights the crucial importance of meetings in an increasingly collaborative professional working landscape.Offering a cutting-edge approach to a longstanding social phenomenon, this book will be of great interest to academics, students and researchers in the fields of sociology, political science and organisation studies. Including ethnographic studies with practical case-based applications, it will appeal in particular to office-based professionals as it provides new insights into a taken-for-granted workplace activity.Trade Review‘Why Meetings Matter challenges our everyday view that meetings are a meaningless waste of time. The authors present an approach that allows us to study what we already think we know about meetings, focusing first on “what meetings do as a social phenomenon” and then asking, “how do [meetings] do what they do?” Drawing on a series of case studies in multiple settings, they present a timely and insightful analysis of the process of “doing meetings” in these contexts. In this way, Why Meetings Matter is an important, engaging and accessible addition to the developing field of research by anthropologists, psychologists, sociologists and historians that takes meetings seriously as events that should not be taken for granted and instead require thoughtful analysis and explanation.’ -- Helen B. Schwartzman, Northwestern University, US‘The strength and importance of this book is that it shows in clear and plain language the great, social and organisational significance of meetings in our society. It unravels puzzling secrets of our meeting culture and provides surprising clues for further research into the “meeting landscape”. Thanks to this book, managers and (meeting) consultants need to be less in the dark during their professional work.’ -- Wilbert van Vree, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands‘An outstanding achievement by three prominent scholars of organisational practice. Organisations of all kinds have become prominent venues of definition and decision-making about who and what we were, are, or will be in life. Much of this transpires in meetings. The book superbly captures the significance of why meetings matter in this exceptionally broad landscape of social construction.’ -- Jaber F. Gubrium, University of Missouri, USTable of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction: the meeting society 2 What is a meeting? 3 The meeting landscape, its emergence and expansion 4 Meetings as ‘doing the organisation’ (in collaboration with Vesa Leppänen) 5 Meetings and their documents 6 Escaping while attending meetings 7 Digital meetings 8 Collaborative meetings: diplomatic relations 9 Collaborative meetings: soft political power 10 The seductive meeting: network sociality and the promotion of a new meeting persona 11 Conclusion: the doings, the ‘hows’ and the ‘whos’ of meetings Index

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