decentralization and centralization. In particular, the paper weighs the benefits of centralization against the benefits of … decentralized policy experimentation. Meanwhile, the exact amount of (de)centralization proves elusive. In consequence, the national … level may provide the best option to pragmatically balancing the benefits of both centralization and decentralization. …

decentralization and centralization. In particular, the paper weighs the benefits of centralization against the benefits of … decentralized policy experimentation. Meanwhile, the exact amount of (de)centralization proves elusive. In consequence, the national … level may provide the best option to pragmatically balancing the benefits of both centralization and decentralization. …

This paper investigates the long-term trend and the underlying determinants of public sector centralization in Germany … for a continuous process of government centralization as suggested by Popitz' "law", but rather for some distinct …

Public sector centralization, public inputs, economic growth, fiscal federalism …