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.