Public Services and Financial Austerity

Discover the compelling insights of R. Latham in Public Services and Financial Austerity, published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2012. This thought-provoking book, spanning 264 pages, delves into the self-inflicted challenges faced by the public sector and critiques current policies that may yield only limited success at an unsustainable cost. Latham presents a radical alternative vision for public services, offering practical solutions for implementation while examining the potential threats and opportunities that accompany such transformative approaches. This first edition is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of public finance and the impact of austerity measures. Engage with innovative ideas that could reshape the future of public services.