Blockchain and the Public Sector: Theories, Reforms, and Case Studies - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 3030557456 ISBN 13 : 9783030557454

Editeur : Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 2021

Synopsis

This book discusses blockchain technology and its potential applications in digital government and the public sector. With its robust infrastructure and append-only record system, blockchain technology is being increasingly employed in the public sector, specifically where trustworthiness and security are of importance. Written by leading scholars and practitioners, this edited volume presents challenges, benefits, regulations, frameworks, taxonomies, and applications of blockchain technology in the public domain.
Specifically, the book analyzes the implementation of blockchain technologies in the public sector and the potential reforms it would bring. It discusses emerging technologies and their role in the implementation of blockchain technologies in the public sector. The book details the role of blockchain in the creation of public value in the delivery of public sector services. The book analyzes effects, impacts, and outcomes from the implementation of blockchain technologies in the public sector in select case studies.
Providing up-to-date information on important developments regarding blockchain in government around the world, this volume will appeal to academics, researchers, policy-makers, public managers, international organizations, and technical experts looking to understand how blockchain can enhance public service delivery.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Christopher G. Reddick is Professor in the Department of Public Administration within the College for Health, Community, & Policy at the University of Texas at San Antonio, USA. His research interests include big data and big data analytics in government, citizen-centric e-governance, social media policy and use in government and open data policy.

Manuel Pedro Rodríguez-Bolívar is Professor in Accounting at the University of Granada, Spain. He has authored numerous articles in international journals, author of full-length books published by the Ministry of Economy and Finance in Spain and editor of books in Springer.

Hans Jochen Scholl is a Professor in the Information School at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA, US. His research interests focus on understanding human-originated complex systems. He employs quantitative and qualitative approaches ranging from system dynamics to situational action analysis and action researchamong other methods.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
• Date d'édition: 2021
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3030557456
• ISBN 13: 9783030557454
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 250
• Éditeur: Reddick Christopher G., Rodríguez-Bolívar Manuel Pedro, Scholl Hans Jochen
• Coordonnées du fabricant: ProductSafety@springernature.com; ProductSafety@springernature.com; ; Poststr. 9; Darmstadt; 64293; Allemagne