Property Rights and Efficiency in the Care Sector. Evidence from Italy

18 Pages Posted: 10 Feb 2016

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Sergio Destefanis

University of Salerno

O.W. Maietta

DISES, Università di Napoli; CSEF - University of Naples Federico II; CSEF - University of Naples Federico II - Centre for Studies in Economics and Finance (CSEF)

Date Written: February 9, 2016

Abstract

In this paper, we examine the main empirical contributions pertaining to the relationships between productive efficiency and proprietary forms in the care sector. International evidence indicates that non-profit organisations (NPOs) are likely to be less cost-efficient but more attentive to service quality. According to evidence from Italy, however, NPOs are as efficient as other organisations. Moreover, the efficiency of NPOs is positively related to the production of relational goods, highlighting the importance of intrinsic motivation. Finally, we discuss how our survey can contribute to future research and to policy debate on the provision of care services.

Keywords: Child care, nursing, non-profit organisations, relational goods

JEL Classification: D22, J28, L31, L33

Suggested Citation

Destefanis, Sergio and Maietta, Ornella Wanda, Property Rights and Efficiency in the Care Sector. Evidence from Italy (February 9, 2016). Journal of Entrepreneurial and Organizational Diversity, Vol. 4, No. 2, 2015, p. 98-115, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2729956

Sergio Destefanis (Contact Author)

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Ornella Wanda Maietta

DISES, Università di Napoli ( email )

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CSEF - University of Naples Federico II ( email )

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Italy

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Italy

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