We are a leading research centre, studying the fundamental issues underlying public service reform. Our research combines expertise in economics, geography and law.
The centre was established in 1998 with two large grants from The Leverhulme Trust, and was an ESRC research centre for ten years from 2004.
Our objective is to study the intersections between the public, private and voluntary sectors of the economy, and to understand the right way to organise and deliver public services.
Our aims are to develop research, contribute to the public debate, and inform policy-making.
Research and impact
Associated centres and resources
- CMPO Schools Team
- CUBeC
- IFSSOCA
- PLUG: PLASC/NPD users
- ALSPAC user group
- Measuring Diversity