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Politics, Policy, and Public Options
Politics, Policy, and Public Options examines the concept of public options and their role in contemporary government and public policy. A public option refers to a government-provided social good or service that exists alongside a privately provided alternative. The book explores the theoretical foundations and political dimensions of public options and examines their application across several sectors, including health care, education, energy, and banking. Through interdisciplinary analysis and case studies, the volume considers how public options can expand access to essential goods and services and provide an alternative to privatization and market-based subsidies.
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