Alternatives for providing public facilities and services

"MP 227, 71, 3M""This publication is one of six reference documents prepared for the educational program on Providing Public Services in Missouri- Issues and Alternatives. The educational program of which this publication is a- part was developed by a UMC interdepartmental committee co-chaired by Professors Clarence Klingner and Bryan Phifer. ... These basic reference documents supplement the study-discussion leaflets prepared for the educational program. They are intended for use by group discussion leaders and for those who want more information than provided in the discussion leaflets."--Back cover."This paper begins with a general look at why we provide public facilities and services and at the public questions we are thus forced to answer. Next is a brief look at the possibilities for governmental adaptation to meet changing needs. The discussion then turns to directions in which solutions to some current revenue problems might be sought. It ends with a call for a systems approach to public decision and a plea that we earnestly devote ourselves to the substantial task before American democracy."--Page 2.Robert J. Bevins (Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Missouri--Columbia