Finnish Experiences in Measuring and Promoting Productivity in the Public Sector

Kalevi Luoma and Reino Hjerppe ()

No 150, Discussion Papers from VATT Institute for Economic Research

Abstract: This paper presents a survey of the studies that have investigated productivity and efficiency in the Finnish public sector. The paper outlines methods that have been used in these studies and presents summaries of main finding. In addition suggestions and reflections on how to take quality into account in productivity studies are offered. The implications of recent public management reforms in Finland for productivity are also discussed. The paper offers tentative evidence that these reforms may have significant positive effects on public sector productivity.

Keywords: Productivity development, efficiency, quality, public management reforms, Macroeconomic policy, Talouspolitiikka, International comparisons, Kansainväliset vertailut, Public services, Julkiset palvelut, Effectiveness of public services, Julkisten palvelujen vaikuttavuus, E600 - Macroeconomic Policy Formation; Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance; Macroeconomic Policy; General Outlook: General, F000 - International Economics: General, H100 - Structure and Scope of Government: General, H410 - Public Goods, (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1997
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