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The political economy of local government

Brian Dollery, Joe Wallis

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In recent decades, local government has become increasingly complex. This book draws upon recent developments in economics, including new institutional economics, and contemporary advances in the theories of social capital and leadership, in order to explain local government policy formulation.

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In recent decades, local government has become increasingly complex. This book draws upon recent developments in economics, including new institutional economics, and contemporary advances in the theories of social capital and leadership, in order to explain local government policy formulation.

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In recent decades, local government has become increasingly complex. This book draws upon recent developments in economics, including new institutional economics, and contemporary advances in the theories of social capital and leadership, in order to explain local government policy formulation.

Key concepts: Local government, Government failure, Public finance, Politics, Central government, Restructuring, Economics, Corporate governance

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