The study of public policy and the methods of policy analysis are among the most rapidly developing areas in the social sciences. Policy analysis has emerged to provide a better understanding of the policymaking process and to supply decision makers with reliable policy-relevant knowledge about pressing economic and social problems. Presenting a broad, comprehensive perspective, the Handbook of…

Advances In Digital Government presents a collection of in-depth articles that addresses a representative cross-section of the matrix of issues involved in implementing digital government systems. These articles constitute a survey of both the technical and policy dimensions related to the design, planning and deployment of digital government systems. The research and development proj…

High-quality public debt management plays a critical role in reducing countries vulnerability to financial crises. Good debt management encompasses sound risk and cash management, effective coordination with fiscal and monetary policy, good governance, and adequate institutional and staff capacity. With these in place, governments can develop and implement effective medium-term debt management …

The bureaucracy is the fourth branch of government, often receiving attention in times of emergency or when it is the object of criticism from the media or politicians. Less understood is how bureaucratic institutions function in a democracy, both from an organizational perspective and as institutional participants within the political arena. Drawing on rational choice approaches, computational…

This book is designed to help communicators and their organizations figure out how to achieve measurable business results by using the Internet to communicate. Taking advantage of the principles and tactics outlined in these pages requires a fundamental, up-front understanding of what the term public relations means?at least in the context of how it can be applied effectively online. If your vi…

How does a contemporary society restore to its public memory a momentous event like its own participation in transatlantic slavery? What are the stakes of once more restoring the slave trade to public memory? What can be learned from this history? Elizabeth Kowaleski Wallace explores these questions in her study of depictions and remembrances of British involvement in the slave trade. Skillfull…

Local and regional government information is essential to government workers, corporate researchers, students, and many other citizens, but finding a city ordinance or a county report can be a daunting experience. This unique, timesaving, and easy-to-use reference guide offers strategies for locating local and regional government information, including what to look for, how and where to search,…

The Public Relations Handbook is a comprehensive and detailed introduction to the theories and practices of the public relations industry. It traces the history and development of public relations, explores ethical issues which affect the industry, examines its relationship with politics, lobbying organisations and journalism, assesses its professionalism and regulation and advises on training …

Research and development (R & D) leads to innovation, and innovation leads to technological change. Technological change, in turn, is the primary driver of economic growth. Public/private partnerships -- cooperative relationships among industry, government, and/or universities -- leverage the efficiency of R & D and are thus a critical aspect of a nations innovation system. This text is intende…

What organization would want a poor or, even worse, a shabby reputation? So why do so few managements pay serious attention to what should be a powerful and positive asset? The reason is that a good reputation does not happen by accident: it requires bold, visionary managers with commitment and integrity. And, despite legislation, guidelines and best practice standards, too many managements are…