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Decentralization and Political Institutions
Enikolopov, Ruben; Zhuravskaya, Ekaterina - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2003
Does fiscal decentralization result in more efficient governance and higher economic growth? This Paper empirically … higher-level governments improves the effect of decentralization on growth and government quality, while its effect on public … tests the hypothesis posed by theoretical literature that the effect of economic decentralization depends on features of the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005791475
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Policy, Technology Adoption and Growth
Easterly, William; King, Robert G; Levine, Ross; … - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 1994
This paper describes a simple model of technology adoption which combines the two engines of growth emphasized in the … recent growth literature: human capital accumulation and technological progress. Our model economy does not create new … various standard results on the effects of economic policy on the rate of growth. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005788966
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Labour Market Outcomes in the UK, NZ, Australia and the US: Observations on the Impact of Labour Market and Economic Reforms.
Gregory, Bob - Research School of Economics, College of Business and … - 1999
In this paper, the author focuses on labour market and economic reforms and their impact on economic growth, employment … and wage outcomes in the longer term. To make the task more manageable the paper described the economic growth experiences …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10004971378
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Political Budget Cycles and Fiscal Decentralization
Gonzalez, Paula; Hindriks, Jean J.G.; Lockwood, Ben; … - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2006
probability is larger under centralization (decentralization) when the rents to office are low (high). Voter welfare under the two …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005124313
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Decentralization and Electoral Accountability: Incentives, Separation and Voter Welfare
Hindricks, Jean; Lockwood, Ben - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2005
This paper studies the relationship between fiscal decentralization and electoral accountability, by analysing how … decentralization impacts upon incentive and selection effects, and thus on voter welfare. The model abstracts from features such as …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005504327
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Income Contingent Loans for Paid Parental Leave
Chapman, Bruce; Higgins, Tim - Research School of Economics, College of Business and … - 2009
In early 2008 the federal government instructed the Productivity Commission (PC) to enquire into the social and economic policy issue of paid parental leave (PPL). In their draft report, the PC (2008) has called for a taxpayer funded scheme of 18 weeks duration, despite Australian governments...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10004971366
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Labour Mobility in Australia in the Nineties: A Preliminary Look at the Effects of the Technological Change.
Junankar, P.N.; kapuscinski, C.A.; Meng, X. - Research School of Economics, College of Business and … - 1997
This paper forms part of a larger Australian Research Council funded project designed to encrease our understanding of labour mobility and its determinants and , in particular, to trace the importance, strength and the effects of technological change on sectoral, occupational and inter-regional...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005032859
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Optimal Public Policy for Venture Capital Backed Innovation
Keuschnigg, Christian - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2003
This Paper discusses the role of public policy towards the venture capital industry. The model emphasises four margins: supply of entrepreneurs due to career choice, entry of venture capital funds and search for investment opportunities, simultaneous entrepreneurial effort and managerial advice...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005497714
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The Endogenous Determination of Minimum Wage
Epstein, Gil S; Nitzan, Shmuel - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 1999
In this paper we study the endogenous determination of minimum wage employing a political-economic game-theoretic approach. A major objective of the paper is to clarify the crucial role of the strength of the workers' union and of political culture on the determination of the minimum wage. In...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005497998
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The Political Economy of Clientelism
Robinson, James A; Verdier, Thierry - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2002
Income redistribution often takes highly inefficient forms, such as employment in the bureaucracy. We argue that this arises as an optimal political strategy in situations where politicians cannot commit to policies. Political exchanges between politicians and voters must be self-enforcing and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005504795