Public Services

Competitive Tendering
A system of purchasing goods or services by inviting and evaluating bids to select a supplier.
Contracted-Out
Definition and meaning of contracted-out services in economics.
Grant in Aid
A US federal grant provided to state or local governments to support public services, particularly in poorer states or during times of economic depression.
Infrastructure - Definition and Meaning
Detailed entry for the term 'infrastructure' within economic contexts, discussing its definition, historical context, and surrounding concepts.
Social Services
The parts of social security requiring individual contact rather than cash payments