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Intergovernmental Grants, Fiscal Autonomy, and Local Budgeting: Evidence of Reference Dependence From Korea

open access: yesPublic Budgeting &Finance, EarlyView.
Abstract This study employs a panel threshold regression to examine how own‐source revenues and unconditional grants affect internal expenditures of Korean local governments. Guided by mental accounting theory, we argue that revenue sources create distinct “accounts,” shaping expenditure choices. Results reveal two thresholds (0.310% and 0.401%) beyond
Kyungmin Yoo   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Where does the EU and USA taxpayers' money go? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
International Institute for Middle-East and Balkan Studies, analysis
core  

An Analysis of Proactive State Monitoring of Local Government Debt Issuance

open access: yesPublic Budgeting &Finance, EarlyView.
Abstract Debt monitoring rules are a type of fiscal rule that allows states to proactively oversee their local government borrowing. This study examines how these rules impact local borrowing costs using a mixed‐methods approach. It reviews state codes to classify debt monitoring features and creates a rigor index to measure state involvement.
Justina Jose
wiley   +1 more source

How deep a divide do we tolerate? Measuring the willingness to engage with differently minded others (WEDO)

open access: yesPolitical Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Fostering contact across political camps is crucial to combat affective polarization and to sustain healthy democratic discourse. Researchers therefore have become increasingly interested in better understanding the factors that promote or hamper political exchange.
Melissa Jauch   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Victimhood claims in German political manifestos

open access: yesPolitical Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Political campaigns often work with victimhood claims—stories construed around an (alleged) injustice that needs to be redressed or retaliated against. Notably, scholars have argued that victimhood claims have become more important in societal discourses over the last 20 years.
Marlene Voit   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Powerful representation of the poor? German welfare associations' narrative advocacy during COVID‐19

open access: yesPolicy Studies Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract The COVID‐19 pandemic sparked unprecedented experimentation in the German social assistance system, leading to changes previously considered impracticable by policymakers. This included a sanctions moratorium, easier access to benefits, and temporary cash transfers, all of which were advocated by welfare associations—key organized interests ...
Christopher Smith Ochoa
wiley   +1 more source

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