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The private abuse of the public interest market myths and policy muddles

Title
The private abuse of the public interest [electronic resource] : market myths and policy muddles / Lawrence D. Brown and Lawrence R. Jacobs.
Author
Brown, Lawrence D. (Lawrence David), 1947-
Publication
Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2008.

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Additional Authors
Jacobs, Lawrence R.
Description
1 online resource (ix, 151 p.)
Series Statement
Chicago studies in American politics
Uniform Title
Private abuse of the public interest (Online)
Alternative Title
Private abuse of the public interest (Online)
Subject
  • Public administration > United States
  • Social service > Contracting out > United States
  • Public welfare > Contracting out > United States
  • Public-private sector cooperation > United States
  • United States > Economic policy
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-144) and index.
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  • Access restricted to authorized users.
Contents
A return to realism -- Markets and policy: from pragmatic realism to dogmatic utopianism -- Cycles of reform: formulation and ratification of market utopianism -- Cycles of reform: institutional reality and the dystopia of markets -- The democratic disconnect and the growth of government -- Pragmatic policy in the marketplace of ideas.
LCCN
2008013578
OCLC
ssj0000227602
Author
Brown, Lawrence D. (Lawrence David), 1947-
Title
The private abuse of the public interest [electronic resource] : market myths and policy muddles / Lawrence D. Brown and Lawrence R. Jacobs.
Imprint
Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2008.
Series
Chicago studies in American politics
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-144) and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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Available from home with a valid library card
Available onsite at NYPL
Added Author
Jacobs, Lawrence R.
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