. Given this general framework, the convenience of decentralization versus centralization mainly depends on the interaction … regions. To summarize, from a positive viewpoint, decentralization should not be necessarily pursued only in the absence of …

-specific public goods out of two complementary district-specific inputs. We compare equilibria in non-cooperative decentralization and … centralization welfare - dominates decentralization in most institutional settings and for a wide range of parameters, yet we can … also identify necessary and sufficient conditions for decentralization to welfare - dominate centralization. The setup …

We explore the effects of decentralization on education and health in Ethiopia using an original database covering all … the 1970s-80s were followed by federalization, decentralization, rapid growth and dramatic improvements in human … development. Did decentralization contribute to these successes? We use time series and panel data analyses to show that …

data, we study the effects of decentralization and ethnic divisions on the provision of public amenities associated with …

A central claim in favor of decentralization is that it will improve access to public services, but few studies examine … this question empirically. This paper explores the effects of decentralization on access to health and education in … decentralization improved enrollment rates in public schools and access of the poor to public health services. In both sectors …

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