Re-evaluating local government amalgamations: Utility maximisation meets the principle of double effect (PDE)

Drew, J; Grant, B; Fisher, J

Re-evaluating local government amalgamations: Utility maximisation meets the principle of double effect (PDE)

Drew, J

Grant, B

Fisher, J

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Policy and politics, 2017, 45 (3), pp. 379 - 394
Issue Date:: 2017-07-01

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dc.contributor.author	Drew, J https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3579-5758	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Grant, B https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8055-6046	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Fisher, J	en_US
dc.date.available	2020-05-25T19:04:39Z
dc.date.issued	2017-07-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Policy and politics, 2017, 45 (3), pp. 379 - 394	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0305-5736	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/41009
dc.description.abstract	Public policy debates are often dominated by economic analysis of aggregate financial benefit. However, public policy formulated on this basis is frequently regarded as profoundly unsatisfactory by stakeholders. Focusing upon municipal amalgamation, this paper provides an alternative framework for public policy analysis which emphasises the importance of intent, process and uncertainty in decision making. We contend that an approach of this type better accommodates public opinion on contentious policy reform. Moreover, it reminds policy makers that even the most admirable economic outcome must still be achieved through a morally licit process.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Policy and politics	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1332/030557316X14539914690045	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Political Science & Public Administration	en_US
dc.title	Re-evaluating local government amalgamations: Utility maximisation meets the principle of double effect (PDE)	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	3	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	45	en_US
utslib.for	1605 Policy and Administration	en_US
utslib.for	1606 Political Science	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)/lnstitute for Public Policy and Governance
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - IPPG - Institute for Public Policy and Governance
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pubs.issue	3	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	45	en_US

Abstract:

Public policy debates are often dominated by economic analysis of aggregate financial benefit. However, public policy formulated on this basis is frequently regarded as profoundly unsatisfactory by stakeholders. Focusing upon municipal amalgamation, this paper provides an alternative framework for public policy analysis which emphasises the importance of intent, process and uncertainty in decision making. We contend that an approach of this type better accommodates public opinion on contentious policy reform. Moreover, it reminds policy makers that even the most admirable economic outcome must still be achieved through a morally licit process.

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