How can subnational governments deliver their policy objectives in the age of austerity? Reshaping homelessness policy in Wales

Connell, Andrew ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1547-7664, Martin, Steve ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1883-5837 and St Denny, Emily 2017. How can subnational governments deliver their policy objectives in the age of austerity? Reshaping homelessness policy in Wales. Political Quarterly 88 (3) , pp. 443-451. 10.1111/1467-923X.12376

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Abstract

This article explores how a devolved government in a small country, faced with external constraints beyond its immediate control, can deploy policy resources to shape a distinctive approach to public services. We analyse recent homelessness policy in Wales using the NATO (Nodality, Authority, Treasure, Organisation) typology of tools of government proposed by Hood and Margetts, and show how this can be applied usefully to understand the choices that governments must make in conducting relationships with other institutions. We conclude that a combination of Nodality and Authority provide powerful resources for a subnational government which has only limited formal powers and fiscal autonomy.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Business (Including Economics)
Publisher:	Wiley
ISSN:	0032-3179
Funders:	ESRC
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	21 July 2017
Date of Acceptance:	14 May 2017
Last Modified:	24 Nov 2024 08:45
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/102826

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