国家主権のアウトソーシング：政府の民営化による民主主義への脅威 Outsourcing Sovereignty : Why Privatization of Government Function Threatens Democracy and What We Can Do about It （1ST）

Verkuil, Paul R.

Cambridge Univ Pr（2007/07発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 232 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780521686884
• DDC分類 338.97305

Full Description

This book describes the largely overlooked process of using private government contractors to perform essential or inherent functions in the military and civilian sectors of government. It shows how such practices undermine the capacity effectiveness and morale of government officials and it establishes constitutional and statutory arguments against the practice. It recognizes and accepts the proper role for outsourcing or privatization while safeguarding against its improper use. The argument ultimately turns on the necessity for our democratic system to require the executive branch to perform crucial tasks in-house unless Congress has permitted delegations to private contractors.

Contents

1. Introduction; 2. The privatization movementprivatization of government functions; 4. The public-private distinction and constitutional law; 5. The nondelegable duty to govern; 6. The administrative restrictions on contracting out inherent government functions; 7. The role of the Courts and Congress in preserving government functions; 8. Conclusions.