The Political Economy of Local Regulation. Theoretical Frameworks and International Case Studies.
. Ed(S): Asquer, Alberto; Becchis, Franco; Russolillo, Daniele
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Hardback. Editor(s): Asquer, Alberto; Becchis, Franco; Russolillo, Daniele. Series: Studies in the Political Economy of Public Policy. Num Pages: 402 pages, 13 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JPB; JPP; KCP; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148 x 26. Weight in Grams: 652.
This book offers theoretical and methodological guidelines for researching the complex regulation of local infrastructure, utilities and public services in the context of rapid urbanisation, technological change, and climate change. It examines the interactions between regulators, public officers, infrastructure and utilities firms, public service providers, citizens, and civil society organisations. It contains contributions from academics and practitioners from various disciplinary perspectives and from many regions of the world, illustrated with case studies from several sectors including water, natural gas and electricity distribution, local public transport, district heating, urban waste, and environmental services.
This book offers theoretical and methodological guidelines for researching the complex regulation of local infrastructure, utilities and public services in the context of rapid urbanisation, technological change, and climate change. It examines the interactions between regulators, public officers, infrastructure and utilities firms, public service providers, citizens, and civil society organisations. It contains contributions from academics and practitioners from various disciplinary perspectives and from many regions of the world, illustrated with case studies from several sectors including water, natural gas and electricity distribution, local public transport, district heating, urban waste, and environmental services.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
402
Condition
New
Series
Studies in the Political Economy of Public Policy
Number of Pages
377
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781137588272
SKU
V9781137588272
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About . Ed(S): Asquer, Alberto; Becchis, Franco; Russolillo, Daniele
Alberto Asquer is Lecturer in Public Policy and Management at SOAS University of London, UK, where he acts as programme director of the MSc Public Policy and Management and the MSc Public Financial Management and as Director of the Centre for Water and Development. He holds an MSc and a PhD from the London School of Economics and Political Science, ... Read more
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