Based on published financial data, the paper aims to identify a new way to prevent financial distress in Italian Local Governments. By applying a set of key indicators, we can discriminate local governments with financial equilibrium from the ones presenting financial problems. The model is...

This paper proposes a classification model of the Financial Reporting of Italian Local Governments (ILGs) and a grid of indicators supporting financial analysts in their solvency ratings. Due to their increased financial autonomy, ILGs increasingly need to resort to various forms of borrowing....

This paper proposes a classification model of the financial reporting of Italian Local Governments (ILGs) and a grid of indicators supporting financial analysts in their solvency ratings. Due to their increased financial autonomy, ILGs increasingly need to resort to various forms of borrowing....

The paper aims to examine earnings management practices in local governments, focusing on two Mediterranean countries, namely Greece and Italy that have comparable administration systems. According to public choice theory, the conflicting interests between politicians who pursue re-election and...