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Explore the evolving landscape of public sector services with Human Services Contracting: A Public Solutions Handbook. As governments worldwide move toward contracting with nonprofit and for-profit entities, understanding this shift is essential for professionals in the field. This handbook examines the various factors driving the trend of outsourcing, such as economic efficiencies and the financial constraints faced by many government agencies. This resource provides a deep look into how the public sector manages its portfolio of goods and services through external partnerships. It traces the history of these trends, including the early adoption of pro-contracting approaches in United States child welfare services. Whether you are studying social sciences or working within government administration, this book offers a clear perspective on the organizational changes shaping modern public solutions.

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Examines the global trend of governments contracting with nonprofit and for-profit entities to provide public goods and services.

Analyzes the economic drivers behind outsourcing, including perceived efficiencies and the financial constraints of government agencies.

Provides historical context on the shift in the role and size of government in society regarding service delivery.

Covers specific case studies such as the early adoption of pro-contracting approaches in US child welfare services.

Part of the professional Public Solutions Handbook Series from Routledge for academic and practical use.

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09 December 2019
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