Modelling local autonomy and dependence through cooperative relations

Purpose Given the spread of multi‐level governance tools, interaction between local and regional governments has become an important mechanism for service delivery and the implementation of public policies. The paper will empirically test a model of cooperative relations affecting local governments...

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Autores: Medir Tejado, Lluís, Pano, Esther
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión aceptada para publicación
Fecha de publicación:2018
País:España
Institución:Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya)
Repositorio:Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunya
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2445/161579
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Administració local
Administració pública
Cooperació intergovernamental
Relacions intergovernamentals
Local government
Public administration
Intergovernmental cooperation
Interstate relations
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spelling Modelling local autonomy and dependence through cooperative relationsMedir Tejado, LluísPano, EstherAdministració localAdministració públicaCooperació intergovernamentalRelacions intergovernamentalsLocal governmentPublic administrationIntergovernmental cooperationInterstate relationsPurpose Given the spread of multi‐level governance tools, interaction between local and regional governments has become an important mechanism for service delivery and the implementation of public policies. The paper will empirically test a model of cooperative relations affecting local governments and thus having impact on local autonomy and dependence. Design/methodology/approach This article takes previous typologies as a starting point to theoretically build and empirically test a model of cooperative relations based on two selected indicators: the degree of autonomy-dependence and the degree of rigidity-flexibility of the cooperative system. In a second step, the authors stimulate the model numerically to match real data on it coming from South‐European local governments to assess the functioning of the theory in a concrete space and time. Findings The combination of the aforementioned concepts, creates a four-option theoretical model that describes four possible situations where cooperative intergovernmental relations can be empirically placed. Originality/value This article points out the need to incorporate empirical studies to trace the characteristics and evolution of the cooperative relations between local governments and upper tiers. This is particularly relevant if we are referring to mechanisms that can vary through time. In the current big and open data era, this empirical process will become easier and more affordable. In this context, local government studies benefit from particular features that improve the operation of this kind of analysis: large 'N' configuration (a large number of units to be included) and a reasonable equivalence in concepts and bodies that allows comparability.Emerald2020202020182020info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/acceptedVersion16 p.application/pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/2445/161579Articles publicats en revistes (Ciència Política, Dret Constitucional i Filosofia del Dret)reponame:Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunyainstname:Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya)InglésVersió postprint del document publicat a: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPSM-01-2017-0013International Journal of Public Sector Management, 2018, vol. 31, num. 4, p. 410-425https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPSM-01-2017-0013(c) Medir Tejado, Lluís et al., 2018info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:recercat.cat:2445/1615792026-05-29T05:05:01Z
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title Modelling local autonomy and dependence through cooperative relations
spellingShingle Modelling local autonomy and dependence through cooperative relations
Medir Tejado, Lluís
Administració local
Administració pública
Cooperació intergovernamental
Relacions intergovernamentals
Local government
Public administration
Intergovernmental cooperation
Interstate relations
title_short Modelling local autonomy and dependence through cooperative relations
title_full Modelling local autonomy and dependence through cooperative relations
title_fullStr Modelling local autonomy and dependence through cooperative relations
title_full_unstemmed Modelling local autonomy and dependence through cooperative relations
title_sort Modelling local autonomy and dependence through cooperative relations
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Medir Tejado, Lluís
Pano, Esther
author Medir Tejado, Lluís
author_facet Medir Tejado, Lluís
Pano, Esther
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dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Administració local
Administració pública
Cooperació intergovernamental
Relacions intergovernamentals
Local government
Public administration
Intergovernmental cooperation
Interstate relations
topic Administració local
Administració pública
Cooperació intergovernamental
Relacions intergovernamentals
Local government
Public administration
Intergovernmental cooperation
Interstate relations
description Purpose Given the spread of multi‐level governance tools, interaction between local and regional governments has become an important mechanism for service delivery and the implementation of public policies. The paper will empirically test a model of cooperative relations affecting local governments and thus having impact on local autonomy and dependence. Design/methodology/approach This article takes previous typologies as a starting point to theoretically build and empirically test a model of cooperative relations based on two selected indicators: the degree of autonomy-dependence and the degree of rigidity-flexibility of the cooperative system. In a second step, the authors stimulate the model numerically to match real data on it coming from South‐European local governments to assess the functioning of the theory in a concrete space and time. Findings The combination of the aforementioned concepts, creates a four-option theoretical model that describes four possible situations where cooperative intergovernmental relations can be empirically placed. Originality/value This article points out the need to incorporate empirical studies to trace the characteristics and evolution of the cooperative relations between local governments and upper tiers. This is particularly relevant if we are referring to mechanisms that can vary through time. In the current big and open data era, this empirical process will become easier and more affordable. In this context, local government studies benefit from particular features that improve the operation of this kind of analysis: large 'N' configuration (a large number of units to be included) and a reasonable equivalence in concepts and bodies that allows comparability.
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International Journal of Public Sector Management, 2018, vol. 31, num. 4, p. 410-425
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