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The Impact of Intergovernmental Grants on Cost Efficiency: Theory and Evidence from German Municipalities [PDF]

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In this paper we use a simple bureaucracy model of fiscal illusion to analyze the impact of intergovernmental grants on the cost efficiency of local jurisdictions.
Kalb, Alexander
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Creativity, collaboration and conformity: Curriculum making and teacher motivation

open access: yesThe Curriculum Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract There is a teacher recruitment and retention crisis in England. There is a particular challenge in recruiting physical science teachers, with government targets for recruitment being missed for the last 10 years and a high proportion of physical science teachers leaving early in their careers.
Victoria Wong
wiley   +1 more source

Corrupt Bureaucracy and Growth [PDF]

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In this paper, we analyze implications of corruption on growth. We extend existing growth models by incorporating ubiquitous corruption as a by-product of the public sector. Corruption affects both taxation and public good provision, and therefore causes
Djumashev, Ratbek
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Does Collaboration Distribute Power? Evidence From State Forest Lands Governance in the United States

open access: yesEnvironmental Policy and Governance, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Over the last two decades, collaborative approaches to forest governance have become commonplace, valued for their potential to reduce conflict and increase equity and democracy. Despite growing application, little research has explored collaboration on state forestland management within the United States.
Gavriela Mallory   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Putting Insects on the Agenda: An Analysis of Actors in Multiple Streams for Biodiversity Conservation Policy in Germany

open access: yesEnvironmental Policy and Governance, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The loss of biodiversity presents one of the most pressing societal challenges of our time. Insects play a crucial role for biodiversity in terms of ecosystem services and food provision. Although insects receive increasing public and academic attention, the development of policy mixes for insect conservation remains challenging.
Marie Oltmer, Camilla Chlebna
wiley   +1 more source

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