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作者：Moran, M
作者单位：University of Manchester
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作者：West, K
作者单位：Aston University
摘要：In France, the tradition of contracting out local public services has been predominantly one of partnership and co-operation rather than competition and antagonism. However, in recent years the traditional approach has come under intense criticism, something which has far-reaching implications for public-private governance. Adopting the socio-legal approach to the study of contract governance set out by Peter Vincent-Jones, this paper explores the discrepancy between descriptions of a traditio...
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作者：Moran, M
作者单位：University of Manchester
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作者：Ridder, HG; Bruns, HJ; Spier, F
作者单位：Leibniz University Hannover
摘要：In Germany, financial pressure and a lack of efficiency have caused the need for several reform processes in the local governments of German municipalities. These local governments are facing a growing contradiction between decreasing levels of financial support and increasing responsibilities. In order to address this tension, municipalities are starting to change their accounting systems by implementing accrual accounting and output-based budgeting. Starting from a description of reform proc...
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作者：Orr, K
作者单位：University of Hull
摘要：This article offers an assessment of the writings of Professor Gerry Stoker of Manchester and examines the main themes and messages of his work as it has related to both academics and practitioners. It examines the controversial nature of Stoker's output which has provoked the charge of 'betraying' local government, and suggests that reading Stoker's work is a more complex task than perhaps his fiercest critics would allow. It argues that there is more than one way in which Stoker's contributi...
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作者：Oliver, D
作者单位：University of London; University College London
