Thirteen axioms of a geography of the public sector.

Abstract

Aims to correct the imbalance between the importance of public sector dicisions and the neglect by geographic theorists of the spatial outcomes of these decisions. Outlines a framework which consists entirley of 13 acioms arranged under 4 headings. 'Preliminaries' include the position of the state and the sources of spatial outcomes from state decisions. 'Pattern' concerns direct and indirect impacts of decisions. 'Process' covers the explanation of how patterns arise, namely as regards decision agents, market organisation, decision criteria and power. 'Theoretical and methodological considerations' includes a section on philosophy and ideology in which it is stated that the ultimate answer to every geographical problem is a political question. -J.Welford