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Public sector outsourcing
University of Munich, Ifo Institute, Germany; IZA, Germany.
Örebro University, Örebro University School of Business. IZA, Germany. (WHAWE)ORCID iD: 0000-0001-8857-6116
2020 (English)In: IZA World of Labor, E-ISSN 2054-9571, Vol. 65Article, review/survey (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

It is impossible to give uniform policy advice on outsourcing the provision of public services to the private sector. Whether that is desirable depends on the characteristics of the service and on market conditions. For instance, educational voucher systems can increase service quality and decrease costs, though some drawbacks also exist. Natural monopolies are less suitable for outsourcing, and doing so could result in higher prices and lower quality. The best course of action is for local governments to be allowed to make their own decisions based on their specific needs, circumstances, and political preferences.

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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc , 2020. Vol. 65
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Economics
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URN: urn:nbn:se:oru:diva-88000DOI: 10.15185/izawol.65.v2OAI: oai:DiVA.org:oru-88000DiVA, id: diva2:1508421
Available from: 2020-12-10 Created: 2020-12-10 Last updated: 2021-02-26Bibliographically approved

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