Public procurement refers to the purchase by public sector entities—such as government departments or local authorities—of Services, Goods, or Works. It accounts for a significant share of OECD countries’ expenditures. ...

How can Latin American students learn more effectively how different governments address similar public problems? This region shares similarities in terms of culture and history. However, Latin American students study only ...

Aging is associated with a higher prevalence of chronic diseases, which can be minimized by a healthy and active lifestyle. The aim of this study was to analyze the occurrence of chronic diseases in Public Healthcare System ...

In the Musgravean tradition the concept of public goods has become a central element of the theory of public allocation policy. The basic argument for this prominent role ofpublic goods is thatjointness in consumption - ...

Background: Determinants of public healthcare expenditures in type 2 diabetics are not well investigated in developing nations and, therefore, it is not clear if higher physical activity decreases healthcare costs. The ...

This paper aims to reflect on public communication and cultural diversity. Therefore, it is going to be investigate how the theme of cultural diversity is present in the communicative practices of public organizations ...