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Economics of the Public Sector

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  • © 1996
  • Latest edition

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Authors:
  1. D. I. Trotman-Dickenson

    1. University of Glamorgan, UK

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Table of contents (23 chapters)

  1. Budgets and Borrowing: Finance of Central and Local Government and the European Community

    1. Towards the European Union: Objectives, Policies and Finance of the European Community

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      Pages 331-354

  2. The Public Sector of Industry and Public Investment

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 355-355
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    2. Nationalised Industries and Public Sector Enterprises: An Historical Review

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      Pages 357-375

    3. Privatisation

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      Pages 376-400

    4. Investment Appraisal

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      Pages 401-413

  3. Management of the Economy

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 415-415
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    2. Fiscal Policy to Stabilise the Economy

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      Pages 417-433

    3. Fiscal Policy in Relation to Employment

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      Pages 434-451

    4. Fiscal Policy in Relation to Economic Growth and the Standard of Living

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      Pages 452-458

    5. Fiscal Policy in Relation to Distribution of Income and Wealth

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      Pages 459-470

  4. Back Matter

    Pages 471-484
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This book provides a lively and comprehensive introduction to the economics of the public sector. It examines the economic framework, public expenditure and finance, budgets and borrowing, industry and public investment, and management of the economy. Both theory and practice are covered as are all recent developments in relation to the European Community, privatisation, deregulation and local government finance. Written in a clear and concise manner, each chapter concludes with exercises and suggestions for further reading and is designed to facilitate self study.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Glamorgan, UK

    D. I. Trotman-Dickenson

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