Making Government Work: Lessons from America's Governors and MayorsPaul J. Andrisani, Simon Hakim, Eva Leeds The role of government, particularly at the state and local levels, has evolved dramatically over recent years. In Making Government Work, a bipartisan collection of the nation's most innovative governors and big city mayors describe how they make government more efficient and effective. From welfare to clean water, these original essays discuss a wide variety of issues and propose progressive solutions that will influence the thinking of all Americans interested in politics. Click here for more information on one of the editors and the book. |
Contents
Restructuring Quality Management and Privatization in State Government An Overview of Trends and Options | 13 |
Restructuring Government The Virginia Renaissance | 27 |
Privatization in Iowa A Business Case for Decision Making | 39 |
BushBrogan A+ Plan for Education | 47 |
The Minnesota Family Investment Program MFIP A Thorough Restructuring of Welfare | 55 |
The Strategic Approach to Privatization | 63 |
Reforming Georgia State Government Lake Lanier Islands Resort and Water Park | 73 |
Creating a Culture of Innovation Pennsylvanias PRIME Initiative | 81 |
The Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy CAPS | 145 |
Reforming New York City A New Chapter in Reinventing Government | 161 |
The City of San Diegos Multiple Species Conservation Program Restructuring Government through a Community Partnership | 167 |
City Services in the Competitive Marketplace Stephen Goldsmith | 173 |
Managed Competition in Charlotte | 185 |
Privatizing Government Services in New Orleans | 211 |
Competitive Contracting The Philadelphia Story | 223 |
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PublicPrivate Partnerships One Sector | 95 |
The Role of Privatization in the City of Detroits Turnaround | 105 |
How Atlanta Entered into the Largest Privatization Contract in North America | 133 |
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