Responsiveness is one of the features of a sustainable political system. External efficacy - the perceived responsiveness of the political system - forms the input of citizens. This process is influenced by the extent of decentralization of the respective political system. Decentralization, the transfer of policy-making power from a central government to different tiers of government, structures the perceptions and expectations of citizens and creates different forms of tiers of government that can be adjusted to the special needs of regions and their citizenry. Using data from a survey and the International Monetary Fund, this paper examines the effect of (fiscal) decentralization on perceived external efficacy while controlling for measures of trust, corruption and participation.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Decentralization Fosters External Efficacy - an Overview
- Organisational Structures and Feelings - About an Underlying Connection
- Context matters - a Review
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper investigates the impact of decentralization on perceived external efficacy, which is defined as the perceived responsiveness of the political system. It examines how the transfer of policy-making power from a central government to regional levels influences citizens' attitudes and perceptions of government responsiveness.
- The relationship between decentralization and external efficacy
- The role of citizens' perceptions and attitudes in shaping their relationship with the state
- The impact of decentralization on trust in government institutions
- The potential relationship between decentralization and corruption
- The importance of studying decentralization beyond formal constitutional structures
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Decentralization Fosters External Efficacy - an Overview: This chapter introduces the concept of external efficacy and its importance for a functioning political system. It also outlines the relationship between decentralization and citizens' perceptions of government responsiveness.
- Organisational Structures and Feelings - About an Underlying Connection: This chapter explores the connection between institutional structures and citizens' attitudes towards the political system. It discusses the role of external efficacy in shaping citizens' participation and engagement in the political process.
- Context matters - a Review: This chapter reviews existing literature on decentralization and external efficacy. It analyzes different perspectives on the relationship between these two concepts and highlights the importance of studying decentralization beyond formal constitutional structures.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Decentralization, external efficacy, perceived responsiveness, citizens' perceptions, trust in government institutions, corruption, political participation, federalism, institutional structures, policy-making power.
- Quote paper
- Christin Rudolph (Author), 2017, Decentralization in the Eyes of Citizens, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/501246
