Motivation, Agency, and Public Policy

Motivation, Agency and Public Policy: Of Knights and Knaves, Pawns and Queens
Author Julian Le Grand
Genre Nonfiction
Publisher Oxford University Press
Publication date
 2003
Pages 208
ISBN 0-19-926699-9
OCLC 52193481

Motivation, Agency, and Public Policy is a non-fiction book written by the economist Julian Le Grand. The book, which argues in favor of increasing tax choice, was described by The Economist as "accessible – and profound" and by The Times as "one of the most stimulating books on public policy in recent years".[1][2]

Overview

In his book, Le Grand explores ways of increasing the amount of choice and competition in the public sector. This quasi-market would transform citizens from pawns to queens and "improve quality and value for money".[1] Specific policy recommendations include "demogrants" and hypothecation (earmarking).[3]

Criticism

One criticism is that Le Grand's argument only has limited appeal. "Le Grand’s argument does not speak to libertarians; rejecting the welfare state, they part from him long before he calls on them to cheer for transforming service users into queens. Nor does his argument entice liberal egalitarians."[4]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Economics focus: Power to the pawns". The Economist. 2003-10-30. Retrieved 2013-02-07.
  2. ↑ Peter Riddell (2004-02-19). "Do you want to choose or shall I do it for you?". The Times. Retrieved 2013-02-07.(subscription required)
  3. ↑ http://andrewleigh.org/pdf/LeGrandReview.pdf
  4. ↑ http://www.hks.harvard.edu/fs/mrisse/Papers/Papers%20-%20Philosophy/CitizensofaWelfareState.pdf


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