Transparency: the Key to Better Governance?

Hood, C. and Heald, D. (Eds.) (2006) Transparency: the Key to Better Governance? Series: Proceedings of the British Academy. Oxford University Press for The British Academy: Oxford. ISBN 9780197263839

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Abstract

Looking at the pervasive idea of achieving better governance through greater openness to outside scrutiny, this book shows that transparency can conflict with other 'good governance' values, and that measures to promote it often lead to a tighter control of information.

Item Type:Edited Books
Keywords:Political science.
Status:Published
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Heald, Professor David
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College/School:College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Accounting and Finance
Publisher:Oxford University Press for The British Academy
ISBN:9780197263839
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