讲座题目：Tulia G.Falleti. 2005. A Sequential Theory of Decentralization: Latin American Cases in Comparative Perspective. American Political Science Review, 99 (3): 327-346.

主持：李永涛博士

主讲：吴桐，经济学院，研究生二年级

时间：2019年10月10日，星期四，17:30-19:00

地点：蒲河校区则行楼417会议室 

论文摘要

Both advocates and critics of decentralization assume that decentralization invariably increases the power of subnational governments. However, a closer examination of the consequences of decentralization across countries reveals that the magnitude of such change can range from substantial to insignificant. In this article, I propose a sequential theory of decentralization that has three main characteristics: (1) it defines decentralization as a process, (2) it takes into account the territorial interests of bargaining actors, and (3) it incorporates policy feedback effects. I argue that the sequencing of different types of decentralization (fiscal, administrative, and political) is a key determinant of the evolution of intergovernmental balance of power. I measure this evolution in the four largest Latin American countries and apply the theory to the two extreme cases (Colombia and Argentina). I show that, contrary to commonly held opinion, decentralization does not necessarily increase the power of governors and mayors.