The Political Basis of Decentralization
Document Type
Book Chapter
Department
Government (CMC)
Publication Date
2005
Abstract
This chapter explores the impact of decentralization and democratic competition on economic reforms. It argues that standard theories of decentralization fail to distinguish between political and economic dimensions of decentralization.
Rights Information
© 2005 Palgrave Macmillan
Recommended Citation
Aseema Sinha, 2005. “The Political Basis of Decentralization,” In Edward Friedman and Bruce Gilley edited, Asia’s Giants: Comparing China and India, Palgrave-Macmillian, 2005.