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Explore the reality behind decades of public administration changes in the United Kingdom. While the UK is often viewed as a leader in government reform, many of these transformations were promised to improve efficiency and lower costs. However, there is a significant lack of systematic research regarding the actual impact of these shifts on performance and spending. "A Government that Worked Better and Cost Less?: Evaluating Three Decades of Reform and Change in UK Central Government" fills this critical research gap. This book provides a unique evaluation of modernization efforts within the UK government over the last thirty years. It moves past the debate of government makeovers to examine what actually happened to cost and performance during this period of continuous change. This text is an essential resource for anyone studying political science, public administration, or the history of UK governance. It offers a data-driven perspective on whether modernization efforts truly delivered on their promises of better service and reduced expenditure.

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Provides a unique evaluation of UK government modernization efforts over a thirty-year period.

Addresses the gap in systematic research regarding the cost and performance of public administration reforms.

Analyzes the impact of successive reforms on UK central government operations and efficiency.

Offers a deep look into whether government makeovers actually improved service delivery.

Examines the relationship between administrative changes and actual government spending.

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Release Date
02 April 2015
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