Objective: The aim of the article is to review some basic issues surrounding public
entrepreneurship (PE), as it is perceived as a measure to improve the performance of public …

This study explores the circumstances under which certain collaborative tools are adopted,
and whether some tools are typically used in combination with others. We share the view of …

Do interlocal contracts for police service seek and achieve collaborative efficiency? This
research builds upon recent discussions of collaborative efficiency, including the rationale …

Unconventional oil and gas development frequently creates challenges for local government
service provision and production. This case study unites research on shared services and …

The ability of emergency management organizations to perform effectively in the eyes of the
public has been argued to stem from organizational culture, and a proclivity to overcome …

Local governments face increased pressure to collaborate with one another to provide
services aimed at increasing economic development. While scholars and practitioners share …

Exploring the role of key individuals in institutional collective action (ICA) and interlocal
collaboration contributes to understanding the micro‐mechanisms of the policy process. The …

In the current era of fiscal retrenchment local governments are seeking means to provide
core services at lower costs. One approach getting increased attention is service …

By using a sample of the State of Georgia local government managers, this study examines
the attitude, behaviour, and perception of local managers in collaborative disaster …

Social capital and interlocal service collaboration in US counties. Regional Studies. Local
governments are increasingly faced with public policy problems that span across their …