Local Service Provision in Selected OECD Countries: Do Decentralized Operations Work Better?
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Summary:
There is a widespread presumption that decentralization improves public service provision. This has led to policy prescriptions that are assiduously adhered to by countries and international. This paper reviews the recent evidence from OECD countries-which is seen to be inconclusive. This suggests the need for a careful design of programs that take into account the political economy constraints and incentives, as well as more systematic and thorough evaluations of outcomes.
Series:
Working Paper No. 2008/067
Subject:
Education Education spending Expenditure Fiscal federalism Health care
Frequency:
Quarterly
English
Publication Date:
March 1, 2008
ISBN/ISSN:
9781451869293/1018-5941
Stock No:
WPIEA2008067
Pages:
35
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