A relevant mismatch between tax and expenditure decentralization characterizes many industrialized countries. The … former is usually less pronounced than the latter, resulting in asymmetric fiscal decentralization arrangements. We … consensus on the benefits of a well-balanced decentralization process. We find that asymmetry is intrinsic to fiscal …

propose an approach aimed at exploring the aggregate effect of decentralization on corruption. In this context, we analyze the … empirical work may grossly overestimate de aggregate impact of decentralization and corruption. …

for more fiscal decentralization. Within this subject, this paper has the goal of contributing to the discussion on tax … fiscal decentralization policy in Mexico. …

The aim of this article is to analyze the impact of the decentralization of the public national health system in Spain … Barometer 1996-2009 and taking advantage of the exogeneity of the different pace of decentralization across Spain, we find that …, in general, decentralization has not improved citizens’ satisfaction with different features of the health services. In …

decentralization, which is seen to be an important part of incentive compatibility. In the case of low-income housing it cites the … privatization of sites and services and devolution of upgrading as two promising models of decentralization. …