The political economy of special-purpose government
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Description
In recent decades, local governments across America have increasingly turned specialized functions over to autonomous agencies ranging in scope from subdivision-sized water districts to multi-state transit authorities. This book is the first comprehensive examination of the causes and consequences of special-purpose governments in more than 300 metropolitan areas in the United States. It presents new evidence on the economic, political, and social implications of relying on these special districts while offering important findings about their use and significance.
ISBN
978-0878407538
Publication Date
1997
Publisher
Georgetown University Press
City
Washington, D.C.
Keywords
local government, regional politics planning, public affairs
Disciplines
Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration
Recommended Citation
Foster, Kathryn A., "The political economy of special-purpose government" (1997). Faculty and Staff Books. 21.
https://scholarworks.umf.maine.edu/publications/21
