| Unit name | Public Organisation |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ECONM1020 |
| Credit points | 15 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Propper |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Management - Business School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
The course provides an understanding of the economics of the provision of public services. These services are often financed by government but may be provided by private, not for profit or state providers. The topics addressed include the use of incentives in contracting for public services, the impact of competition and choice, the role for non-for-profits, contracting out and privatisation, and market and government failure in core areas of the welfare state. The course covers both theoretical and empirical material and potential implications for policy design are kept in mind throughout.
