Is decentralisation good for development? This book offers insights and lessons that help us
understand when the answer is' Yes', and when it is No'. It shows us how decentralisation …

The (Human Opportunity Index) HOI calculates how personal circumstances (like birthplace,
wealth, race or gender) impact a child's probability of accessing the services that are …

What happens when a government decides to up-zone an entire country and give apartment
owners nationwide incentives to upgrade their homes? Can such a plan benefit everyone …

This paper examines and updates the rank-size distribution of cities and municipalities in
Bangladesh between 1990 and 2019 based on two criteria:(1) built-up urban areas; and (2) …

Numerous scholars have noticed that certain political institutions, including federalism,
majoritarian electoral systems, and presidentialism, are linked to lower levels of income …

In this study, we highlight the influence of the federal system on the development
expenditure of the states, which is crucial for socio‐economic development. First, we …

This paper explores the nuanced relationship between fiscal decentralization and fiscal
sustainability. Employing panel data analyses, it scrutinizes how decentralization influences …

En este artículo se propone analizar el efecto de la política fiscal sobre la desigualdad
personal y las disparidades territoriales, a través del impacto diferencial de la política de …

It is not substantially the same as any that I have submitted, or, is being concurrently
submitted for a degree or diploma or other qualification at the University of Cambridge or …

We examine the role of area-based competitions and awards in motivating local government
investment in, and provision of, public services. We compare these policy tools with other …