Empirical research on decentralization plays a crucial role in the modern public economics. This paper surveys the … literature, discussing the emergence of positive studies of decentralization as an endogenous parameter, which hence attempt to … find out the main factors determining the degree of decentralization in individual countries. …

Advocacy for decentralization has grown in Mexico at a rapid pace during the last decade. The gains of decentralization … fiscal federalism. There are serious drawbacks that should be considered before fully endorsing any decentralization program …. As decentralization has progressed in Mexico, for instance, it has become evident that most of Mexican states have …

march toward fiscal decentralization might be constrained. Between reducing poverty or deepening fiscal decentralization …

(v) decentralization is composed of distinct, separable components, the sequencing of which is important. Lastly, (vi …

development planning with a wide range of decentralization programs. The reforms gave greater authority, political power, and …, unlike in many developing and transition countries, the decentralization program in Indonesia has not caused major political … or economic problems. However, the decentralization program was ill prepared and not carried out in a logical order for …

economic growth under fiscal decentralization policy in the context of China’s experience, using panel data for 28 provinces … that fiscal decentralization could improve regional growth in China. Finally, this paper finds that the use of extra …

Decentralization is a popular component of public sector reform in many developing countries. Local governments are …. However, decentralization also has drawbacks. Foremost is the efficiency advantage of the central government in providing … decentralization on development shows mixed results depending on the decentralization measure, outcome variables, and countries covered …