Aggregate indexes of the quality of governance, covering large samples of countries, are widely used in research and in aid policy. Few studies examine the validity of these indexes, however. This paper partially fills this gap by examining empirically the dimensionality of the Worldwide...

It is commonly believed that residential community associations (RCAs)-a.k.a. homeowners associations and condominium associations - enhance the value of residents' properties. If RCAs provide a level of services with benefits equal to or exceeded by residents' willingness to pay for them, then...

Aggregate indexes of the quality of governance, covering large samples of countries, have become popular in comparative political analysis. Few studies examine the validity or reliability of these indexes. To partially fill this gap, this study uses factor, confirmatory factor and path analysis...

Aggregate indexes of the quality of governance, covering large samples of countries, are widely used in research and in aid policy. Few studies examine the validity of these indexes, however. This paper partially fills this gap by examining empirically the dimensionality of the Worldwide...

El estudio de las finanzas públicas es fundamental para comprender el desempeño del sector público y sus potencialidades como generador de ingresos y ordenador del gasto. En el presente informe se analiza la dinámica fiscal del Valle del Cauca, entre 2004 y 2006, con el fin de realizar...

Spanish Abstract: Este documento presenta recomendaciones al gobierno de Colombia para la construcción colectiva de bases de política pública que permita hacer estratégica la gestión del talento humano y promueva la innovación y efectividad en la administración del talento humano en el...

English Abstract: In this article I examine the determinants of job sector choice with a particular interest in the relationship with the so-called concept of public service motivation (PSM), in the context of a developing country. I use multinomial logit (MNL) to understand individuals'...

Spanish Abstract: Este Documento de Trabajo ofrece una metodología de evaluación (monitoreo, seguimiento y evaluación) de una eventual política que esté orientada a hacer estratégica la gestión del talento humano en el sector público colombiano. Estos lineamientos se enfocan en brindar...

This paper compares gender and racial wage gaps in the government, regulated, and private sectors, using data from a national sample of electrical engineers. The results reveal that, for blacks and whites, wage disparities due to discrimination (as opposed to disparities due to differences in...