This paper investigates the relation between corporate political connections and government investment. We study various forms of political influence, ranging from passive connections between firms and politicians, such as those based on politicians' voting districts, to active forms, such as...

The establishment of government investment funds serves as a crucial measure for governments at all levels to leverage their certification role and financial resources in attracting social capital to support enterprise development. This paper empirically examines the guiding certification effect...

Governing Public Service Organizations: A Review and Research Agenda -- Governance Issues in Local Public Utilities: The Italian Perspective -- Partial Privatitazion and Public Services Accountability: Evidence from Italy to Norway -- Boards of Directors and State-Owned Enterprises' Innovation

Der Trend zur organisatorischen Verselbstständigung kommunaler Dienstleistungen schreitet unaufhörlich fort. Dies ist eine Entwicklung, die nicht nur von Großstädten vorangetrieben wird. Auch die kleineren und mittleren Gemeinden und Städte sowie Landkreise erbringen ihre kommunalen...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify factors that affect corporate governance in Australian state government departments. Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews with 65 executives and middle managers from 25 departments across...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the features and impact of performance management reforms implemented in the bureaucracies of several Asian states. Design/methodology/approach – The paper draws on government reports, reports of international bodies, and the data produced...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify factors that affect corporate governance in Australian state government departments. Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews with 65 executives and middle managers from 25 departments across...

This Country Focus discusses the relation between public investment and economic growth in Poland. Theoretical and empirical work has shown that improvements in the quantity and quality of public infrastructure have a positive impact on growth in the medium and, possibly, in the long run. The...