Problem Solving with the Private Sector

<p><em>Problem Solving with the Private Sector</em> presents advice and solutions for fruitful government–business alliances from the perspective of everyday public management. With a focus on job training economic development regulation and finance and innovation each chapter discusses a traditional tool of government presented in a practical and applied manner as well as the implementation of the tool with clear examples. Content-rich case studies on a wide range of policy issues including regulatory policy natural resources manufacturing financial services and health care highlight opportunities for government and business to collaborate to pursue the public good.</p><p>This book offers current and future public managers possible solutions to complex problems for effective government–business alliances in a range of settings. It is essential reading for all those studying public management public administration and public policy.</p>