Cornell University , 1/1/2010
This paper discusses the outsourcing of labor services, with a focus on janitors and guards, and how contracting out has affected their wages and benefits. It presents evidence and statistics regarding the impact of outsourcing on labor market rents of low wage occupations.
, 1/1/2010
This article discusses some of the challenges faced by the Detroit Public Schools and possible ways they could improve. It determines privatization would not be the best solution and makes recommendations for the Detroit Public Schools and the Detroit Association of Educational Office Employees to increase revenues and improve services.
Technion Institute
Cornell University
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1/1/2010
This paper uses International City County Management survey data on U.S. local governments from 1992, 1997 and 2002 to explore the benefits of interaction between markets and planning. It discusses the shift toward re-internalization from privatization and the need to balance economic concerns with politics.
New York State Public Employees Federation, AFL-CIO, 1/1/2010
This report analyzes the expenditures made by the State of New York on private contractors, the effectiveness of contracting out, and provides recommendations to save the cost to the state, and improve public services.
Corporate Research Project of Good Jobs First, 12/11/2009
This article addresses transparency in state government using the internet.
Center for a New American Security, 12/1/2009
This article discusses the increase in contractors in American conflicts, the implication of their presence on the battlefield for the military, legal challenges, the need for reform, and foreign policy implications.
Food and Water Watch, 11/1/2009
In this report, Food and Water Watch used industry trends and the utility's financial statements to analyze the costs associated with a long-term lease of the Milwaukee Water Works. The research found that despite revenue from investing a large concession fee, a lease could cost the Milwaukee community a net of at least $17 million a year.
, 10/26/2009
This report examines the privately-run immigration detention center industry in the context of the Pecos, Texas riots.
Center for Sustainable Urban Development, The Earth Institute at Columbia University, 10/1/2009
This report, by Elliott Sclar, prepared for the Annual Meeting of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning, explores the long‐term implications of this new political economy of public‐private finance for sustainability, social equity and economic efficiency through a review of recent experiences.
Morrison Institute for Public Policy, Arizona State University, 10/1/2009
This report, by the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona State University, examines options to improve the financial condition of Arizona state parks in the midst of a budget crisis. The report discusses the dangers of long-term concession agreements and past problems with park privatization and recommends a variety of alternative options to improve the park's financial viability.
