Administrative Cost of US Counties and Local Context Dependence
REVIEW OF REGIONAL STUDIES(2023)
摘要
In this paper, we investigate the spatial variations in the operational expenditures of US county governments using a novel method: the bivariate penalized spline estimation over triangulation (BPST) method. We find that the costs of providing population-and health-related services are spatially non-stationary and are affected by local characteristics, like governance structure, natural amenities, and rural-urban status. In general, county operational expenditures are higher in rural counties with more governance autonomy. The marginal administrative cost for providing population-related services is lower for counties with more elected officials. In amenity-rich counties, the administrative costs are less responsive to wage and population increases but more responsive to health-related services.
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关键词
local government performance, urban and regional finance, efficiency, governance structure, public expenditure, autonomy
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