"Efficiency in the Public Sector" is a specialized book that addresses efficiency and productivity in the public sector. It highlights the impact of management practices on the quality of life of citizens and the working conditions of employees in public service. The book discusses the challenges associated with setting performance targets and warns of the negative consequences of excessive efficiency goals, which can lead to a deterioration in service quality and dissatisfaction among staff. Additionally, it provides examples of inefficient policies and their catastrophic consequences, such as overfishing of stocks or power outages. The authors offer a comprehensive analysis of performance evaluation in the public sector and present innovative approaches to measuring efficiency. The book is divided into two main sections that address different aspects of efficiency assessment, thus making a valuable contribution to the discussion on improving public services.