Suchergebnisse

Assesses whether recent developments in the organization of British central government provide a model for transfer to other European countries which have also been concerned with a separation between policy making functions and service delivery. Cautions against attempting to use the Next Steps initiative as a model for other European countries. It lacks a valid theory of administration, has no clear operational blueprint to copy, is not the sole method used by the government and may not be suitable for other political systems. (Original abstract-amended)

Examines some of the political and fiscal considerations arising from the use of tax expenditures. Also discusses what expected trends would be under the Conservative government elected in 1979. (Abstract amended)