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Political Capture of Decentralization : Vote-Buying through Grants-Financed Local Jurisdictions

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dc.contributor.authorKhemani, Stuti
dc.date.accessioned2012-03-19T18:40:38Z
dc.date.available2012-03-19T18:40:38Z
dc.date.issued2010-06-01
dc.description.abstractA recent trend in decentralization in several large and diverse countries is the creation of local jurisdictions below the regional level -- municipalities, towns, and villages -- whose spending is almost exclusively financed by grants from both regional and national governments. This paper argues that such grants-financed decentralization enables politicians to target benefits to pivotal voters and organized interest groups in exchange for political support. Decentralization, in this model, is subject to political capture, facilitating vote-buying, patronage, or pork-barrel projects, at the expense of effective provision of broad public goods. There is anecdotal evidence on local politics in several large countries that is consistent with this theory. The paper explores its implications for international development programs in support of decentralization.en
dc.identifierhttp://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/main?menuPK=64187510&pagePK=64193027&piPK=64187937&theSitePK=523679&menuPK=64187510&searchMenuPK=64187283&siteName=WDS&entityID=000158349_20100624164225
dc.identifier.doi10.1596/1813-9450-5350
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10986/3835
dc.languageEnglish
dc.relation.ispartofseriesPolicy Research working paper ; no. WPS 5350
dc.rightsCC BY 3.0 IGO
dc.rights.holderWorld Bank
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo/
dc.subjectAFFILIATES
dc.subjectANTI-CORRUPTION
dc.subjectAUDITING
dc.subjectAUDITS
dc.subjectAUTHORITY
dc.subjectBENEFIT INCIDENCE
dc.subjectBUDGET CONSTRAINT
dc.subjectBUDGET CONSTRAINTS
dc.subjectCASH ASSISTANCE
dc.subjectCASH TRANSFERS
dc.subjectCENTRAL GOVERNMENT
dc.subjectCITIES
dc.subjectCITIZENS
dc.subjectCIVIL SOCIETY
dc.subjectCOMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
dc.subjectCOMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
dc.subjectCOMMUNITY-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT
dc.subjectCOMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE
dc.subjectCONGRESSMAN
dc.subjectCONSTITUENCIES
dc.subjectCONSTITUENCY
dc.subjectCONSTITUENTS
dc.subjectCONSTITUTION
dc.subjectCONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
dc.subjectCONSTITUTIONS
dc.subjectDECENTRALIZATION
dc.subjectDECENTRALIZATION IN GOVERNMENT
dc.subjectDECENTRALIZATION REFORMS
dc.subjectDECISION-MAKING
dc.subjectDECREE
dc.subjectDEMOCRACIES
dc.subjectDEMOCRACY
dc.subjectDEMOCRATIZATION
dc.subjectDEVOLUTION
dc.subjectDISCLOSURE
dc.subjectDISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
dc.subjectDISTRICT
dc.subjectDISTRICT MUNICIPALITIES
dc.subjectDISTRICTS
dc.subjectECONOMIC ELITES
dc.subjectECONOMIC GROWTH
dc.subjectECONOMIC SHOCKS
dc.subjectELECTION
dc.subjectELECTORAL POLITICS
dc.subjectELECTRICITY
dc.subjectEMPLOYMENT
dc.subjectEQUALIZATION
dc.subjectEXPENDITURE
dc.subjectEXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITIES
dc.subjectFEDERATIONS
dc.subjectFISCAL CAPACITY
dc.subjectFISCAL CENTRALIZATION
dc.subjectFISCAL DECENTRALIZATION
dc.subjectFISCAL DISCIPLINE
dc.subjectFISCAL EQUALIZATION
dc.subjectFISCAL FEDERALISM
dc.subjectFISCAL PERFORMANCE
dc.subjectFISCAL POLICIES
dc.subjectFISCAL POLICY
dc.subjectGAMBLING
dc.subjectGERRYMANDERING
dc.subjectGOVERNMENT FINANCE
dc.subjectGOVERNMENT POLICY
dc.subjectGOVERNMENT STRATEGY
dc.subjectGOVERNMENT STRUCTURES
dc.subjectHEALTH SERVICES
dc.subjectINSTITUTIONAL MECHANISM
dc.subjectINSTITUTIONAL REFORM
dc.subjectINTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFERS
dc.subjectINTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
dc.subjectLEGISLATIVE DECISION
dc.subjectLEGISLATOR
dc.subjectLEGISLATORS
dc.subjectLEGISLATURES
dc.subjectLEVEL OF TAXATION
dc.subjectLEVELS OF GOVERNMENT
dc.subjectLOCAL AUTONOMY
dc.subjectLOCAL BODIES
dc.subjectLOCAL ELECTIONS
dc.subjectLOCAL EXPENDITURES
dc.subjectLOCAL GOVERNMENT
dc.subjectLOCAL GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY
dc.subjectLOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES
dc.subjectLOCAL GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURES
dc.subjectLOCAL GOVERNMENT REVENUES
dc.subjectLOCAL GOVERNMENT SPENDING
dc.subjectLOCAL GOVERNMENT STRUCTURES
dc.subjectLOCAL GOVERNMENTS
dc.subjectLOCAL PUBLIC GOODS
dc.subjectLOCAL PUBLIC SERVICES
dc.subjectLOCAL REVENUE
dc.subjectLOCAL SPENDING
dc.subjectMAYORS
dc.subjectMUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
dc.subjectMUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURES
dc.subjectMUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS
dc.subjectMUNICIPAL REVENUES
dc.subjectMUNICIPALITIES
dc.subjectMUNICIPALITY
dc.subjectNATIONAL ELECTIONS
dc.subjectNATIONAL GOVERNMENTS
dc.subjectNATIONAL PARLIAMENT
dc.subjectNATIONALS
dc.subjectNET TAX BURDEN
dc.subjectPANCHAYATS
dc.subjectPARLIAMENT
dc.subjectPOLICY CHOICES
dc.subjectPOLICY ISSUES
dc.subjectPOLICY OBJECTIVES
dc.subjectPOLICY STUDIES
dc.subjectPOLITICAL COMPETITION
dc.subjectPOLITICAL DECENTRALIZATION
dc.subjectPOLITICAL INSTITUTIONS
dc.subjectPOLITICAL MOBILIZATION
dc.subjectPOLITICAL PARTICIPATION
dc.subjectPOLITICAL PARTIES
dc.subjectPOLITICAL PARTY
dc.subjectPOLITICIANS
dc.subjectPRIVATE GOODS
dc.subjectPROVINCE
dc.subjectPROVINCES
dc.subjectPROVINCIAL GOVERNORS
dc.subjectPUBLIC
dc.subjectPUBLIC ACTION
dc.subjectPUBLIC AGENCIES
dc.subjectPUBLIC AGENCY
dc.subjectPUBLIC ECONOMICS
dc.subjectPUBLIC EXPENDITURE
dc.subjectPUBLIC EXPENDITURE REVIEW
dc.subjectPUBLIC FINANCE
dc.subjectPUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
dc.subjectPUBLIC FUNDS
dc.subjectPUBLIC GOOD
dc.subjectPUBLIC HEALTH
dc.subjectPUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
dc.subjectPUBLIC INTEREST
dc.subjectPUBLIC INVESTMENT
dc.subjectPUBLIC OFFICIALS
dc.subjectPUBLIC PARTICIPATION
dc.subjectPUBLIC POLICIES
dc.subjectPUBLIC POLICY
dc.subjectPUBLIC RESOURCES
dc.subjectPUBLIC SERVICE
dc.subjectPUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY
dc.subjectPUBLIC SPENDING
dc.subjectPUBLIC SPENDING PROGRAMS
dc.subjectREDISTRIBUTION
dc.subjectREPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY
dc.subjectRESOURCE ALLOCATION
dc.subjectREVENUE ASSIGNMENTS
dc.subjectREVENUE-RAISING POTENTIAL
dc.subjectREVENUE-RAISING POWER
dc.subjectREVOLUTION
dc.subjectROADS
dc.subjectSOCIAL CAPITAL
dc.subjectSOCIAL COST
dc.subjectSOCIAL NETWORKS
dc.subjectSTATE GOVERNMENT
dc.subjectSTATE GOVERNMENTS
dc.subjectSTRUCTURE OF GOVERNANCE
dc.subjectSUBNATIONAL
dc.subjectSUBNATIONAL FINANCE
dc.subjectSUFFRAGE
dc.subjectTAX
dc.subjectTAX BASES
dc.subjectTAX COLLECTION
dc.subjectTAX DECENTRALIZATION
dc.subjectTAX EVASION
dc.subjectTAX RATE
dc.subjectTAX RATES
dc.subjectTAX REVENUE
dc.subjectTAX REVENUES
dc.subjectTAX SYSTEM
dc.subjectTECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
dc.subjectTOWNS
dc.subjectUSER CHARGES
dc.subjectUTILITIES
dc.subjectVILLAGE
dc.subjectVILLAGE GOVERNMENTS
dc.subjectVILLAGES
dc.subjectVOTING
dc.subjectWAGES
dc.titlePolitical Capture of Decentralization : Vote-Buying through Grants-Financed Local Jurisdictionsen
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okr.crossref.titlePolitical Capture Of Decentralization : Vote-Buying Through Grants-Financed Local Jurisdictions
okr.date.doiregistration2025-04-10T11:46:33.060732Z
okr.doctypePublications & Research::Policy Research Working Paper
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okr.globalpracticeGovernance
okr.guid688731468161350595
okr.identifier.doi10.1596/1813-9450-5350
okr.identifier.externaldocumentum000158349_20100624164225
okr.identifier.internaldocumentum12469071
okr.identifier.reportWPS5350
okr.language.supporteden
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okr.region.administrativeThe World Region
okr.region.administrativeThe World Region
okr.sectorOther social services,General public administration sector,General education sector
okr.sectorHealth and other social services,Public Administration, Law, and Justice,Education
okr.topicGovernance::National Governance
okr.unitDevelopment Research Group (DECRG)
okr.volume1 of 1
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