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Federal development in post-Franco Spain reaches far beyond familiar Basque/Catalan nationalistic struggles and includes the creation of an increasing number... 
Central-local government relations - Spain - History | Decentralization in government - Spain - History | Local government - Spain - History | Political Science | Decentralization in government | History | Central-local government relations | Spain | Electronic books | Local government | Miscellanea | Guidebooks | Curiosities and wonders | Michigan | History, Local

The Paradox of Traditional Chiefs in Democratic Africa shows that unelected traditional leaders can facilitate democratic responsiveness. Ironically, chiefs'... 
Democratization | Chiefdoms | Chefferies | Local government | Collectivités locales | Relations gouvernement central-collectivités locales | Transition démocratique | Central-local government relations | Chiefdoms - Zambia

The information revolution, in recent years, has worked as a catalyst to create a globalized yet localized world with local governments playing an... 
Local government | Finance, Public | Public administration | Local finance | Politics & government | OECD countries | REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT | LOCAL AUTHORITIES | CENTRAL GOVERNMENT | GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT | CORRUPTION | ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES | DICTATORSHIP | LOCAL TAX | CITIZENS | FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY | MINISTRY OF FINANCE | PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE | TRANSITION ECONOMIES | GOVERNMENT DEBT | PUBLIC GOVERNANCE | USER CHARGES | LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION | GOOD GOVERNANCE | POLITICAL ECONOMY | BLOCK GRANTS | GOVERNMENT REVENUES | SUBNATIONAL GOVERNMENTS | FISCAL DISCIPLINE | PUBLIC POLICY | CONSTITUTIONS | PRIVATE SECTOR | HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT | HUMAN RESOURCES | AUTONOMY | GOVERNMENT BUDGETS | LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION | DECENTRALIZATION | LOCAL GOVERNMENT BORROWING | MUNICIPAL | LOCAL TAXES | LOCAL GOVERNMENT BUDGETS | PUBLIC | PUBLIC SECTOR PERFORMANCE | NATIONAL LEVEL | REGIONAL POLICIES | ELECTRICITY | TAX AUTHORITY | NATIONS | PUBLIC ECONOMICS | PUBLIC HEALTH | SUBSIDIARY | SUBSIDIARITY PRINCIPLE | TAX ASSIGNMENT | LOCAL DECISION MAKING | INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS | PUBLIC SERVICE | LEGISLATION | REGULATORY AGENCY | LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURES | GOVERNMENT SPENDING | LOCAL ADMINISTRATION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INCOME | DECISION MAKING | PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | BUDGETARY INSTITUTIONS | TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT | WATER SUPPLY | PUBLIC CHOICE | LOCAL PUBLIC FINANCE | VOTING | INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFERS | REVOLUTION | LOCAL GOVERNMENTS | SUBNATIONAL GOVERNMENT | PUBLIC GOODS | PUBLIC FINANCE | MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS | STREET MAINTENANCE | INTERGOVERNMENTAL FISCAL RELATIONS | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY | ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | LOCAL FINANCE | SOCIAL SERVICES | TAX BURDEN | DISTRICTS | LOCAL COUNCILS | PUBLIC SECTOR | LOCAL PUBLIC SECTOR | ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES | DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION | PUBLIC EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS | DEBT | INSTITUTIONAL ECONOMICS | REVENUE SOURCES | SOVEREIGNTY | CORPORATE INCOME TAX | FISCAL MANAGEMENT | LICENSES | LOCAL AUTHORITY | FISCAL RESOURCES | FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | TAX RATES | FISCAL DECENTRALIZATION | GOVERNMENT STRUCTURES | PUBLIC MANAGEMENT | LOCAL LEVEL | PUBLIC SERVICES | MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT | POVERTY REDUCTION | SOCIAL EQUITY | FORMAL INSTITUTIONS | PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT | FEDERAL STATES | FISCAL FEDERALISM | FINANCIAL PLANNING | LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVENUES | GOVERNMENT BORROWING | INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS | PROPERTY TAX BASE | STATE GOVERNMENTS | INVESTMENT GRANTS | TAX REVENUES | ACCOUNTABILITY IN GOVERNANCE | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | FEDERAL GOVERNMENT | INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK | FEDERALISM | TAX POLICY | EXTERNALITIES | METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENTS | TAX REVENUE | LOCAL GOVERNMENT | MACROECONOMIC PERFORMANCE | POOR GOVERNANCE | SPECIAL DISTRICTS | INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISMS | PUBLIC SERVANTS | EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITIES | GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURES | PUBLIC SERVICE PROVISION | PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION | STATE CONSTITUTIONS | CAPITAL EXPENDITURES | REGIONAL PLANNING | PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION | FINANCIAL CAPACITIES | MUNICIPALITIES | PUBLIC EXPENDITURE | PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTABILITY | GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES | EXECUTION | VOTERS | PUBLIC OFFICIALS | PUBLIC EXPENDITURES | RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY | SEWAGE | FEDERATIONS | REGIONAL GOVERNMENTS | SHIFTING RESPONSIBILITIES | UTILITIES | LOWER HOUSE | ECONOMICS | LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT | FISCAL EQUALIZATION | TAX ADMINISTRATION

This book provides a new institutional economics perspective on alternative models of local governance, offering a comprehensive view of local government... 
Local government | Finance, Public | Public administration | Local finance | Politics & government | Developing countries | LEGAL FRAMEWORK | REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT | LOCAL AUTHORITIES | CENTRAL GOVERNMENT | GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT | CORRUPTION | DICTATORSHIP | LOCAL TAX | CITIZENS | FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY | MINISTRY OF FINANCE | EXECUTIVE COUNCILS | TAXATION | PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REFORM | GOVERNMENT DEBT | LOCAL GOVERNMENT SPENDING | LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATIONS | PUBLIC GOVERNANCE | EMPLOYMENT | USER CHARGES | LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION | GOOD GOVERNANCE | GOVERNMENT REVENUES | SUBNATIONAL GOVERNMENTS | PUBLIC POLICY | CONSTITUTIONS | PRIVATE SECTOR | HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT | HUMAN RESOURCES | SOCIAL PROGRAMS | TAX REFORM | LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION | LOCAL REVENUE | LOCAL GOVERNMENT BORROWING | MUNICIPAL | LAWS | LOCAL TAXES | URBAN ECONOMICS | PUBLIC | PUBLIC SECTOR PERFORMANCE | STATE RESOURCES | LEVIES | NATIONS | PUBLIC ECONOMICS | NATIONAL BUDGET | SUBSIDIARY | REVENUE SHARING | SUBSIDIARITY PRINCIPLE | LOCAL DECISION MAKING | TOTAL EXPENDITURES | INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS | PUBLIC SERVICE | LEGISLATION | LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURES | GOVERNMENT SPENDING | ACCOUNTABILITY | INCOME | DECISION MAKING | PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | LEGAL ENTITIES | BUDGETARY INSTITUTIONS | EXPENDITURE ASSIGNMENT | PUBLIC CHOICE | SUBNATIONAL TAXES | VOTING | INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFERS | REVOLUTION | LOCAL GOVERNMENTS | SUBNATIONAL GOVERNMENT | LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE | MUNICIPAL BONDS | MUNICIPALITY | PUBLIC FUNDS | GOVERNMENT FINANCE | PUBLIC FINANCE | MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS | DECENTRALIZATION REFORMS | INTERGOVERNMENTAL FISCAL RELATIONS | MINISTERS | CIVIL SERVICE | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY | ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS | MUNICIPAL FINANCE | LOCAL FINANCE | STATE FINANCE | SUBVENTIONS | TAX BURDEN | DISTRICTS | PUBLIC SECTOR | PUBLIC BUDGETING | ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES | DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION | PUBLIC EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS | STRUCTURE OF GOVERNMENT | CORPORATE INCOME TAXES | DEBT | INSTITUTIONAL ECONOMICS | PUBLIC AFFAIRS | REVENUE SOURCES | FISCAL MANAGEMENT | LICENSES | LOCAL AUTHORITY | LOCAL BODIES | LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVENUE | FISCAL RESOURCES | FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | ACCOUNTING | FISCAL DECENTRALIZATION | GOVERNMENT STRUCTURES | PUBLIC MANAGEMENT | LOCAL LEVEL | PUBLIC SERVICES | PUBLIC INVESTMENT | CONSTITUTION | POVERTY REDUCTION | SOCIAL EQUITY | GOVERNMENT REVENUE | FORMAL INSTITUTIONS | LOCAL GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE | PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT | FISCAL FEDERALISM | LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVENUES | GOVERNMENT BORROWING | INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS | MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE | STATE GOVERNMENTS | TAX SHARING | STATE LAWS | WAGES | TAX REVENUES | ACCOUNTABILITY IN GOVERNANCE | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | GRANT DESIGN | INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK | FEDERALISM | EXTERNALITIES | FINANCIAL AUTONOMY | METROPOLITAN FINANCE | METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENTS | LOCAL GOVERNMENT | POOR GOVERNANCE | SPECIAL DISTRICTS | INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISMS | PUBLIC SERVANTS | EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITIES | TREASURY | HOUSING | GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURES | PUBLIC SERVICE PROVISION | PENSIONS | STATE CONSTITUTIONS | GOVERNMENT SUBSIDY | REGIONAL PLANNING | FISCAL CAPACITY | MUNICIPALITIES | GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY | PUBLIC EXPENDITURE | ADMINISTRATIVE REFORM | MUNICIPAL REVENUES | PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTABILITY | EXECUTION | VOTERS | LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNCTIONS | PUBLIC OFFICIALS | PUBLIC EXPENDITURES | RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY | SHIFTING RESPONSIBILITIES | BUDGET EXPENDITURES | LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY | MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT | LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT | GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE

Bolivia decentralized in an effort to deepen democracy, improve public services, and make government more accountable. Unlike many countries, Bolivia... 
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The post-war period witnessed dramatic changes in the lives of working-class families. Wages rose, working hours were reduced, pension plans and state social... 
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For various reasons–whether philosophical, political, humanitarian, or by institutional mandate–people are concerned for the well being of the most vulnerable... 
Local budgets | Evaluation | Expenditures, Public | Local government | Municipal services | Citizen participation | INEQUALITY | CORRUPTION | SERVICE DELIVERY | CITIZENS | MINISTRY OF FINANCE | INCOME DISTRIBUTION | NATIONAL INCOME | ECONOMIC ANALYSIS | TAXATION | BURDEN OF TAXES | TRANSITION ECONOMIES | DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME | PUBLIC GOVERNANCE | EMPLOYMENT | MARKET ECONOMY | ECONOMIC GROWTH | GOOD GOVERNANCE | LEGISLATURES | POLITICAL ECONOMY | CASH TRANSFERS | PUBLIC POLICY | CIVIL SERVICE REFORMS | PUBLIC SECTOR WAGES | PRIVATE SECTOR | LOCAL BUDGETS | PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY | INSTITUTIONAL REFORMS | LAWS | SOCIAL JUSTICE | TAX BURDENS | PUBLIC | PUBLIC SECTOR PERFORMANCE | PUBLIC SECTOR GOVERNANCE | NATIONS | PUBLIC ECONOMICS | GOVERNANCE APPROACH | SUBSIDIARY | CITIZEN PARTICIPATION | SUBSIDIARITY PRINCIPLE | CONSENSUS | FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS | INCOME LEVEL | MANDATES | POLITICAL OFFICIALS | CIVIL SOCIETY | INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS | PUBLIC SPENDING | PUBLIC SERVICE | GOVERNMENT SERVICES | INSTITUTIONAL DESIGN | GOVERNMENT SPENDING | SAVINGS SCHEMES | ACCOUNTABILITY | INCOME | DECISION MAKING | PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES | POVERTY ALLEVIATION | BUDGETARY INSTITUTIONS | EQUALIZATION | INVESTMENT SPENDING | GOVERNANCE | DEMOCRACY | LOCAL GOVERNMENTS | GOVERNANCE REFORMS | INCOME LEVELS | PUBLIC FINANCE | INTERGOVERNMENTAL FISCAL RELATIONS | CIVIL SERVICE | PER CAPITA INCOME | FISCAL INCENTIVES | BUDGET PROCESS | COUNCILS | PUBLIC SECTOR | PUBLIC SECTOR ECONOMICS | LOCAL PUBLIC SECTOR | PUBLIC BUDGETING | ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES | DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION | PUBLIC EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS | TAX | PUBLIC MANAGERS | INCOME TAXES | INSTITUTIONAL ECONOMICS | FISCAL POLICIES | GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE | MUNICIPAL SERVICES | PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM PROGRAMS | FISCAL MANAGEMENT | LICENSES | FISCAL RESOURCES | HUMAN RIGHTS | FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | ROADS | PUBLIC UTILITIES | GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS | GOVERNMENT STRUCTURES | GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION | PUBLIC MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT | LOCAL LEVEL | PUBLIC SERVICES | POVERTY REDUCTION | SOCIAL EQUITY | FISCAL REFORM | LABOR MARKET | CLEAN WATER | PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT | FISCAL FEDERALISM | MACROECONOMIC POLICIES | MERITOCRACY | SOCIAL PROTECTION | INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS | SOCIAL SECURITY | PERSONAL INCOME TAXES | PUBLIC EXPENDITURE REVIEWS | ACCOUNTABILITY IN GOVERNANCE | FEDERAL GOVERNMENT | SOCIAL WELFARE | SOCIAL INSURANCE | FEDERALISM | HUMAN CAPITAL | INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | TAX POLICY | PUBLIC POLICIES | LOCAL GOVERNMENT | POOR GOVERNANCE | INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISMS | PUBLIC SERVANTS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURES | PUBLIC SERVICE PROVISION | PENSIONS | PUBLIC DEBT | CITIZEN | PUBLIC EXPENDITURE | PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM | PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTABILITY | DYSFUNCTIONAL GOVERNANCE | PUBLIC OFFICIALS | PUBLIC EXPENDITURES | CAPITAL MARKETS | ECONOMETRICS | PUBLIC PROGRAMS | DIVISION OF POWERS | SAVINGS | ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS | LOCAL GOVERNANCE | LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT | GOVERNMENT POLICIES

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Is it always true that decentralization reforms put more power in the hands of governors and mayors? In post-developmental Latin America, the surprising answer... 
Latin America Politics and government | Central-local government relations | Decentralization in government | Politics & government | 1980 | Latin America | Politics and government