The Challenge of Local Government Size: Theoretical Perspectives, International Experience and Policy Reform

The Challenge of Local Government Size: Theoretical Perspectives, International Experience and Policy Reform
ISBN-10
1782544291
ISBN-13
9781782544296
Category
Business & Economics
Pages
291
Language
English
Published
2013
Publisher
Edward Elgar Publishing
Authors
Jorge Martinez-Vazquez, Santiago Lago Peñas

Description

Expert contributors in economics and political science offer a comprehensive breakdown of the issue of local jurisdiction fragmentation and provide recommendations for successful policy reform. Topics discussed include economies of scale, the costs and benefits of voluntary and forced amalgamation programs, the correlation between government size and corruption, privatization, and inter-municipal cooperation. A combination of theory and empirical evidence provides depth and makes this book an invaluable addition to the literature.

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