Local Service Provision in Selected OECD Countries Do Decentralized Operations Work Better?

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 t...

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Main Author: Ahmad, Ehtisham
Other Authors: Brosio, Giorgio, Tanzi, Vito
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. International Monetary Fund 2008
Series:IMF Working Papers
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