Public Services

Describe the concept of ‘quasi markets’ in the provisioning of public services.

Introduction Public services such as education, healthcare, sanitation, and transportation are essential for societal well-being. However, providing these services efficiently and equitably has always been a challenge. Traditionally, governments provide these services due to market failure. In recent decades, the idea of quasi markets has emerged as a way to introduce competition and efficiency into […]

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State the features of local public goods and services. Do you think that ‘citizen- consumer choice’ is ignored by the local governments? Give illustration.

Introduction Local public goods and services are essential components of any society, especially in decentralized governance systems. These goods are provided by local governments to address the specific needs of communities. Understanding their characteristics and analyzing the extent to which citizen-consumer choices are acknowledged helps improve public service delivery at the grassroots level. Features of

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