Public Administration: The Basics

Offers a reader-friendly and up-to-date synthesis of public administration as a field of enquiry and practice, complete with relatable examples, analogies, and real-world illustrations. Explores the functions and organizational structure of government, the core issues of management of public finances, government personnel, and public procurement, as well as government regulation, the provision of public services, and the interaction between government and the private sector. Serves as required reading for introductory public administration courses, complementary or background reading for courses in political science, public economics and international affairs, or as an accessible reference for busy policymakers, public officials, civil servants and engaged citizens.