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The Architecture of Government

By Daniel Treisman

The Architecture of Government

By Daniel Treisman

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Since the days of Montesquieu and Jefferson, political decentralization has been seen as a force for better government and economic performance. It is thought to bring government 'closer to the people', nurture civic virtue, protect liberty, exploit local information, stimulate policy innovation, and alleviate ethnic tensions. Inspired by such arguments, and generously funded by the major development agencies, countries across the globe have been racing to devolve power to local governments. This book re-examines the arguments that underlie the modern faith in decentralization. Using logical analysis and formal modeling, and appealing to numerous examples, it shows that most are based on vague intuitions or partial views that do not withstand scrutiny. A review of empirical studies of decentralization finds these as inconclusive and mutually contradictory as the theories they set out to test.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
350
Release Date:
2007-08-30
Publication Date:
2007-08-30
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0521693829
ISBN13:
9780521693820
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
508 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
19 cm
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