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ABOUT THE BOOK

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of public administration in Finland. Many of the basic structures of Finnish public administration have remained intact during the country’s relatively short independence of 100 years, but Finland has been able to tackle major  turbulence ranging from wars and financial crises to the Covid-19 pandemic. Finland has also had to adjust to greater European integration, a new constitution, an ageing population, increased globalization of markets, and climate change. Chapters in this volume examine a wide range of themes pertinent to Finnish public administration, including government, regionalization, health care policy, performance management, budgeting, and higher education policy. Placing these themes within the wider context of Nordic administrative developments, the book showcases public administration in Finland as pragmatism in action. It will appeal to students and scholars of public administration, public management, public policy and Nordic studies.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Finnish Public Administration and the Nordic Model

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

      
      

   2. Insights into Finnish Public Administration

      • Elias Pekkola, Jan-Erik Johanson, Marjukka Mikkonen, Katju Holkeri, Mikko Mykkänen

      Pages 3-13

   3. Nordic Public Management Reforms Seen from the Top: Adaptive and Agile Governments

      • Niels Ejersbo, Carsten Greve, Per Lægreid, Lise H. Rykkja

      Pages 15-32

2. Structures and Space: Governing Polity

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 33-33

       

   2. The Finnish Politico-Administrative System

      • Jan-Erik Johanson, Emmi-Niina Kujala, Timo Moilanen, Elias Pekkola, Onni Pekonen

      Pages 35-56

   3. The Structures of the Finnish Public Administration

      • Elias Pekkola, Jan-Erik Johanson, Emmi-Niina Kujala, Mikko Mykkänen

      Pages 57-75

   4. City-Regionalisation, Local Democracy and Civic Participation

      • Jouni Häkli, Kirsi Pauliina Kallio, Olli Ruokolainen

      Pages 77-91

   5. Local Government: Contours of the Past, Present and Future

      • Kaisu Sahamies, Arto Haveri, Ari-Veikko Anttiroiko

      Pages 93-108

3. Steering Mechanisms

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 109-109

       

   2. Public Financial Management: Budgeting, Accountability and Auditing

      • Lasse Oulasvirta, Jaakko Rönkkö

      Pages 111-126

   3. Performance Management in the Finnish Government: Reflections and Future Directions from the Perspectives of Hybridity and Sustainability

      • Jarmo Vakkuri, Eija Vinnari, Elina Vikstedt

      Pages 127-141

   4. The Finnish Constitutional Doctrine on Regional Self-Government

      • Anu Mutanen

      Pages 143-158

   5. Human Rights Policy and Human Rights Architecture in Finland: A Review in Light of the Principle of Subsidiarity and Shared Responsibility

      • Jukka Viljanen

      Pages 159-176

4. Process and Actors: The Essence of Finnish Policy

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 177-177

   2. Public Service Systems: Meaningful Public Service

      • Päivikki Kuoppakangas, Jari Stenvall, Ilpo Laitinen

      Pages 179-195

   3. Evolving Innovation Policy Rationales in Finland

      • Markku Sotarauta, Jari Kolehmainen, Valtteri Laasonen

      Pages 197-214

   4. Higher Education Policy: Autonomy and Accountability

      • Jussi Kivistö, Tea Vellamo

      Pages 215-229

   5. Education Policy in Finland: Varying Approaches for Addressing Injustices

      • Maiju Paananen, Jaakko Kauko, Saija Volmari

      Pages 231-248

   6. Social and Healthcare Policy: Taming Complexities?

      • Ilpo Laitinen, Jari Stenvall, Päivikki Kuoppakangas

      Pages 249-263