Economic Policy-Making by Local Authorities in Britain and Western Germany

Nevil Johnson

ISBN 10: 0415788072 / ISBN 13: 9780415788076

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Jun 2017, 2017

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Neuware - Originally published in 1981 but now with a new preface, this volume provided the first detailed comparative analysis of how local authorities in the UK and W. Germany faced up to the challenge of trying to help local industry and improve employment prospects. Based on the results of case-studies the book considers the powers and resources available to local authorities and examines how the authorities are organized for this type of economic activity. The authors' analysis of the interplay of political and administrative factors will be particularly important for student and professionals in comparative public policy and public finance. The study shows how economic policy making in local government is constrained both by the higher levels of government in both countries and by the conditions in the economy operating both locally and nationally.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Economic Policy-Making by Local Authorities in Britain and Western Germany
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Jun 2017
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415788072
• ISBN 13: 9780415788076
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 156H x 13D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 13 millimeters depth
• Weight: 454 grams

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Synopsis

Originally published in 1981 but now with a new preface, this volume provided the first detailed comparative analysis of how local authorities in the UK and W. Germany faced up to the challenge of trying to help local industry and improve employment prospects. Based on the results of case-studies the book considers the powers and resources available to local authorities and examines how the authorities are organized for this type of economic activity. The authors' analysis of the interplay of political and administrative factors will be particularly important for student and professionals in comparative public policy and public finance. The study shows how economic policy making in local government is constrained both by the higher levels of government in both countries and by the conditions in the economy operating both locally and nationally.

About the Author

Nevil Johnson, Allan Cochrane