Carroll, Deborah A.; Ivonchyk, Mikhail; Larson, Sarah … - In: Journal of Public Budgeting, Accounting & Financial … 31 (2019) 1, pp. 26-44
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to test the theory of optimal monitoring, which posits that more generous county homestead exemptions lower the incentive for residents to monitor school operations, thereby increasing inefficiency in service outcomes. Design/methodology/approach: This...