Hobson's choice? Meaning, manner and merits of choice in public services

Michael Macaulay, John Wilson

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to show that since its election in 1997, the Labour Government in the United Kingdom has pursued a policy agenda which in some senses represents a continuation of the New Right agenda it inherited. Central to this agenda has been the emphasis placed on choice in public services. Within the context of the New Right agenda this paper explores the concept and suggested merits of choice in public service provision. It does so by focusing on the experiences in England, particularly in relation to health and education.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)674-686
Number of pages13
JournalInternational Journal of Public Sector Management
Volume21
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2008

Keywords

  • Labour
  • public services
  • government

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