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Local Service Provision in Selected OECD Countries: Do Decentralized Operations Work Better?
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Mr. Ehtisham Ahmad
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Mr. Giorgio Brosio
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Mr. Vito Tanzi
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IMF Working Papers
Volume/Issue:
Volume 2008: Issue 067
Language:
English
Publication Date:
01 Mar 2008
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451869293.001
ISBN:
9781451869293
ISSN:
1018-5941
Pages:
35
Keywords:
WP; OECD country; unitary state; central government; decentralization index; fiscal decentralization
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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.
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