The historical context of the public sector culture -- Privatization, corporatization, bureaucracies, and change -- Perspectives on institutional theory -- Hope, frustration, and despair-some reflections -- Psychological contract, organizational citizenship, and double bind -- Stress and coping...

An addition to the 'International Papers in Political Economy Series', this edited work offers new developments in economic policy and theory. The experiences of privatisation and private finance initiatives are looked at in detail