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The Myths Of 'Broken' Government: Moving Beyond The Conventional Wisdom, Anthony G. Cahill
The Myths Of 'Broken' Government: Moving Beyond The Conventional Wisdom, Anthony G. Cahill
Maine Policy Review
The budget difficulties faced by Maine and by most other states have prompted a national search for better ways to deliver government services. In Maine, a conference entitled "Rethinking Maine Government" was held at the University of Maine on January 5-6, 1993 under the auspices of the Margaret Chase Smith Center for Public Policy. Maine Policy Review selected three of the presentations at that conference for this issue. Anthony Cahill challenged the 400 legislators, state government officials and business leaders attending the conference to think in terms of a "revolution" in rethinking Maine's state government.
Challenges Facing Maine's Budget Process, Donald Nicoll
Challenges Facing Maine's Budget Process, Donald Nicoll
Maine Policy Review
The budget difficulties faced by Maine and by most other states have prompted a national search for better ways to deliver government services. In Maine, a conference entitled "Rethinking Maine Government" was held at the University of Maine on January 5-6, 1993 under the auspices of the Margaret Chase Smith Center for Public Policy. Maine Policy Review selected three of the presentations at that conference for this issue. Donald Nicoll was the co-chair, along with Merton Henry, of the Special Commission on Governmental Restructuring.
Competing Objectives In The Reorganization Of Maine State Government, Kenneth Palmer
Competing Objectives In The Reorganization Of Maine State Government, Kenneth Palmer
Maine Policy Review
The budget difficulties faced by Maine and by most other states have prompted a national search for better ways to deliver government services. In Maine, a conference entitled "Rethinking Maine Government" was held at the University of Maine on January 5-6, 1993 under the auspices of the Margaret Chase Smith Center for Public Policy. MPR has selected three of the presentations at that conference for this issue. Kenneth Palmer in this article provides a historical view on previous efforts to reorganize Maine government.
Privatization As A Valid Alternative, Sawin Millett
Privatization As A Valid Alternative, Sawin Millett
Maine Policy Review
At the "Rethinking State Government" conference held at the University of Maine in January 1993, a panel explored the issue of privatization, of using private enterprise to provide public sector services. Sawin Millet provides the perspective of someone who has worked primarily in the public sector.
Move With Caution Toward Privatization, Cushman Anthony
Move With Caution Toward Privatization, Cushman Anthony
Maine Policy Review
At the "Rethinking State Government" conference held at the University of Maine in January 1993, a panel explored the issue of privatization, of using private enterprise to provide public sector services. Lawyer Cushman Anthony urges moving with caution to ensure that privatization is really the optimal approach.
The Private Sector’S Comparative Advantage, Tom Sawyer
The Private Sector’S Comparative Advantage, Tom Sawyer
Maine Policy Review
At the "Rethinking State Government" conference held at the University of Maine in January 1993, a panel explored the issue of privatization, of using private enterprise to provide public sector services. Tom Sawyer provides his perspective as a private environmental services contractor.
Real Costs And True Potential, John Hanson
Real Costs And True Potential, John Hanson
Maine Policy Review
At the "Rethinking State Government" conference held at the University of Maine in January 1993, a panel explored the issue of privatization, of using private enterprise to provide public sector services. John Hanson raises concerns about possible drawbacks and consequences in the rush to privative, including self-interest, efficiency, accountability and decreased employment.
Regulatory Updates, Ralph Townsend, Ruth Robinson
Regulatory Updates, Ralph Townsend, Ruth Robinson
Maine Policy Review
No abstract provided.
Examining Alternative Forms Of Utility Regulation: The Incentives And Disincentives Of The Regulatory Structure, Ralph Gelder, Edward Dinan, David Flanagan, Joseph Donahue
Examining Alternative Forms Of Utility Regulation: The Incentives And Disincentives Of The Regulatory Structure, Ralph Gelder, Edward Dinan, David Flanagan, Joseph Donahue
Maine Policy Review
The traditional form of regulating public utilities—command-and-control—has been found inadequate by some to cope with marketplace changes that have introduced competition into previously monopolistic markets. Alternative forms of regulation, particularly incentive regulation, have been developed in various areas of the nation in response to the new competitive utility environment. In these four short articles, former Maine Public Utilities Commission chair Ralph Gelder, New England Telephone Vice President for Maine, Edward Dinan, and Central Maine Power Company Vice President David Flanagan discuss these emergent utility issues. A fourth and quite different view of the present regulatory system and its alternatives is …
White Hats, Black Hats, And Public Policy, Ralph Townsend
White Hats, Black Hats, And Public Policy, Ralph Townsend
Maine Policy Review
No abstract provided.