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OverviewThe use of formulae has become widespread in recent years across most developed countries. In the UK, a conservative estimate is that annually £150 billion of public service expenditure is distributed using formulae, in services such as health care, local government, social security and higher education. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice underlying the use of such formulae as a basis for funding public services. The philosophy, design and economic consequences of funding formulae have become key policy issues worldwide. However, till now, there has been no text which brings together the economic, statistical and political issues underlying formula funding. This key book fills that gap. Written by a leading international expert on the design of funding formulae, this important book includes empirical evidence from a range of countries and will be a valuable resource for all those involved in this field. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter C. SmithPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Volume: v. 41 Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.408kg ISBN: 9780415362894ISBN 10: 041536289 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 21 September 2006 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. Setting the Scene 2. Formula Funding within a Public Finance Framework 3. The Elements of Formula Funding 4. Formula Funding: A Production Function Perspective 5. Empirical Capitation Methods 6. Budgetary Risk and Formula Funding 7. Paying for Quality: The Case of UKGeneral Practitioners 8. The Political Economy of Formula Funding 9. Concluding Comments Technical Appendix B: Calculating Measures of Local Health Care Supply References'ReviewsAuthor InformationUniversity of York, UK Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |