The campaign for a federal fleet corporation -- The creation of the federal land banks -- Municipalities struggle to meet new needs -- The truncated career of autonomous federal agencies -- The federal government promotes public authorities -- Public authorities since the Second World War --...

Since the early 1980s, governments worldwide have taken many measures to expand the role of markets. Recent political events reflect widespread disenchantment with neoliberal policies, but it remains doubtful whether populist leaders will deliver the market restraints that many of their voters...