Miscellaneous Issues

Miscellaneous issues in public economics (JEL H8) cover public-economics topics not classified elsewhere.

Scope

It includes public-private partnerships, government procurement, state-owned enterprises, and other public-sector issues.

Sub-topics

• General
• Governmental Loans • Loan Guarantees • Credits • Grants • Bailouts
• Governmental Property
• Public Administration • Public Sector Accounting and Audits
• Disaster Aid
• International Fiscal Issues • International Public Goods
• Other

Core questions

• How should government contract and procure?
• What is the role of state-owned enterprises?
• How are public-private partnerships structured?

Key concepts

• Public-private partnerships
• Procurement
• State-owned enterprises
• Privatization
• Public provision

Frequently asked questions

What is a public-private partnership?

A long-term arrangement in which the private sector helps finance, build, or operate public infrastructure or services.