Case #1183.0

Michigan Rehabilitation Services: Should a Public Agency Compete with the Private Sector? (B)

Publication Date: January 01, 1993
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Abstract:
Michigan Rehabilitation Services had a virtual monopoly on providing rehabilitation counseling to people with disabilities in the state. When suddenly faced with private sector competition, the agency lost virtually all of its market share. Part A explores the agency director's decision whether to compete with the private sector. Issues here include the need for a public sector alternative to the private sector, duplication of effort, and potential implementation problems. Part B reveals the decision to compete and discusses resulting implementation issues.

Other Details

Case Author:
Sara Watson and Elise Lipoff
Faculty Lead:
John D. Donahue
Pages (incl. exhibits):
4
Setting:
United States
Language:
English
Funding Source:
U.S. Department of Education National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research