The Local Alternative: Decentralization and Economic Development

By Carlos Pineda and Caroline Pöschl

Book Overview

This book offers a step forward in finding out how the new decentralized institutional arrangements affect local economic development. In particular, it analyzes how local governments can use their increasing powers and responsibilities to improve productivity and quality of life in their territories.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0230111769
• ISBN13: 9780230111769
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"