Fiscal Decentralization Reforms: The Impact on the Efficiency of Local Governments in Central and Eastern Europe

NEMEC, Juraj, Michal PLAČEK, František OCHRANA and Milan Jan PŮČEK. Fiscal Decentralization Reforms: The Impact on the Efficiency of Local Governments in Central and Eastern Europe. Cham: Springer International Publishing. 209 pp. Public Administration, Governance and Globalization. ISBN 978-3-030-46757-9. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-46758-6. 2020.

Basic information

• Original name: Fiscal Decentralization Reforms: The Impact on the Efficiency of Local Governments in Central and Eastern Europe
• Authors: NEMEC, Juraj (703 Slovakia, belonging to the institution), Michal PLAČEK (203 Czech Republic, guarantor), František OCHRANA (203 Czech Republic) and Milan Jan PŮČEK (203 Czech Republic).
• Edition: Cham, 209 pp. Public Administration, Governance and Globalization, 2020.
• Publisher: Springer International Publishing

Other information

• Original language: English
• Type of outcome: Book on a specialized topic
• Field of Study: 50602 Public administration
• Country of publisher: Switzerland
• Confidentiality degree: is not subject to a state or trade secret
• Publication form: printed version "print"
• RIV identification code: RIV/00216224:14560/20:00115603
• Organization unit: Faculty of Economics and Administration
• ISBN: 978-3-030-46757-9
• Doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-46758-6
• Keywords in English: Fiscal Decentralization; Reforms; Local Governments; Central and Eastern Europe
• Tags: topvydavatel
• Tags: International impact, Reviewed

Abstract

This book examines the impacts of fiscal decentralization reforms on the efficiency of local governments in Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries. By offering a comparative perspective and by applying econometric methods and regression models, it analyses various reform trajectories and their effects on individual CEE countries. Furthermore, the book discusses input and output indicators for evaluating the efficiency of municipalities. Readers will learn about the common features of these countries, the impact of path dependence, and future prospects for decentralization reforms. In closing, the book discusses modern management and administration methods, opportunities for cooperation between municipalities, co-creative service delivery, and other measures that could improve the efficiency of public service provision.