{"product_id":"information-and-institutions-of-government-leonard-warren-cook-9780473438937","title":"Information and Institutions of Government Accountability","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe New Zealand form of the Westminster democracy enables quick responses when required; but flexibility comes at a cost - a weak ability to hold the government to account for its actions.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand's small population size and limited resources mean that government is the main provider of information on its social, economic and environmental performance. The information that is provided is strongest at showing financial performance. In other areas of importance, the administration can collect and release information on important issues in a way that most favourably portrays its achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformation and Institutions of Government Accountability \u003c\/em\u003escrutinises the consequences of poor government accountability and the costs this imposes on some it its citizens. Citizens have successfully challenged government and instituted new information sources with improved outcomes for these people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on examples of past failures of government towards its citizens, \u003cem\u003e Information and Institutions of Government Accountability \u003c\/em\u003epresents the case for improved accountability. It concludes with a description of a new institutional structure needed to oversee the provision of trustworthy information.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe New Zealand form of the Westminster democracy enables quick responses when required; but flexibility comes at a cost - a weak ability to hold the government to account for its actions.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand's small population size and limited resources mean that government is the main provider of information on its social, economic and environmental performance. The information that is provided is strongest at showing financial performance. In other areas of importance, the administration can collect and release information on important issues in a way that most favourably portrays its achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInformation and Institutions of Government Accountability \u003c\/em\u003escrutinises the consequences of poor government accountability and the costs this imposes on some it its citizens. Citizens have successfully challenged government and instituted new information sources with improved outcomes for these people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on examples of past failures of government towards its citizens, \u003cem\u003e Information and Institutions of Government Accountability \u003c\/em\u003epresents the case for improved accountability. It concludes with a description of a new institutional structure needed to oversee the provision of trustworthy information.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leonard Warren Cook,Robert David Hughes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0473438933\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780473438937\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hughes Consulting Limited\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/02\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 120\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.34lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.25d","brand":"Leonard Warren Cook","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47757478789375,"sku":"9780473438937","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7230711b-230a-4a0a-8df5-e8c8bed0ad8d.jpg?v=1765510319","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/information-and-institutions-of-government-leonard-warren-cook-9780473438937","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}