Inter and Intra Government Arrangements for Productivity: An Agency Approach

Inter and Intra Government Arrangements for Productivity: An Agency Approach - Arie Halachmi

“Inter and Intra Government Arrangements for Productivity: An Agency Approach” by Arie Halachmi is a scholarly work focused on public administration theory, organizational behavior, and the application of agency theory to government structures. The book examines how productivity in the public sector can be improved through better-designed institutional arrangements both within government agencies (intra-government) and between different governmental bodies (inter-government).

The author uses agency theory as a central analytical framework. This approach views government organizations as networks of principal–agent relationships, where elected officials (principals) delegate tasks to bureaucrats and administrative agencies (agents). Halachmi explores how issues such as information asymmetry, incentive misalignment, monitoring difficulties, and accountability challenges affect the efficiency and effectiveness of public service delivery.