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Decentralization and fiscal performance in Central and Eastern Europe

April 11, 2021 LPS Alliance
Decentralization (or devolution) has potential advantages and disadvantages: while (fiscal) decentralization may strengthen the allocative and technical efficiency of the local public sector (as well as potentially strengthen responsiveness and accountability), the design of intergovernmental […]

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