The Capacity of Local Governments in Europe - Autonomy, Responsibilities and Reforms (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022)

This book compares local self-government in Europe. It examines local institutional structures, autonomy, and capacities in six selected countries - France, Italy, Sweden, Hungary, Poland, and the United Kingdom - each of which represents a typical model of European local government. Within Europe, an overall trend towards more local government capacities and autonomy can be identified, but there are also some counter tendencies to this trend and major differences regarding local politico-administrative settings, functional responsibilities, and resources. The book demonstrates that a certain degree of local financial autonomy and fiscal discretion is necessary for effective service provision. Furthermore, a robust local organization, viable territorial structures, a professional public service, strong local leadership, and well-functioning tools of democratic participation are key aspects for local governments to effectively fulfill their tasks and ensure political accountability. The book will appeal to students and scholars of Public Administration and Public Management, as well as practitioners and policy-makers at different levels of government, in public enterprises, and in NGOs.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Governance and Public Management
Release date:	October 2022
First published:	2022
Authors:	Sabine Kuhlmann • Benoit Paul Dumas • Moritz Heuberger
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	121
Edition:	1st ed. 2022
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-107961-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Public administration Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Civil service & public sector Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Local government > General
LSN:	3-03-107961-2
Barcode:	9783031079610

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