Hi
I meant to publicise the following book a couple of months ago, so I thought I ought to do this whilst its still 2003. I've read it, agree with some parts of it, disagree with other parts, and don't know whether I agree or disagree with still further parts (basically because I'm a bit more wary of what Julian terms 'market socialism' than I think he is). Nonetheless, in my opinion it is a good read. Also, whether you agree with him or not (and I suspect that some of you definitely won't), Julian is quite a powerful influence in the development of health care and education policy in the UK at the moment, so if you're interested in these areas, you probably should think about reading it as well.
oh, and happy new year.
Adam
Motivation, Agency, and Public Policy - Of Knights and Knaves, Pawns and Queens
Julian Le Grand, Richard Titmuss Professor of Social Policy, London School of Economics
Price: £25.00 (Hardback)
0-19-926699-9
Publication date: 18 September 2003
206 pages, 234mm x 156mm
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Description
Can we rely on the altruism of professionals or the public service ethos to deliver good quality health and education services? How should patients, parents and pupils behave - as grateful recipients or active consumers? The book provides new answers to these questions, and evaluates recent government policies in health services, education, social security and taxation, and puts forward proposals for policy reform: universal capital or 'demogrants', discriminating vouchers, matching grants for pensions and for long-term care and hypothecated taxes.
Readership: Academics and students of social policy, public policy, economics, social psychology, political philosophy, public management, and sociology; Civil Servants and policy-makers; Professionals and consultants involved in public policy.
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