THE OPTIMAL PROVISION OF LOCAL PUBLIC GOODS IN A METROPOLITAN AREA WITH FLEXIBLE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES

ABSTRACT In this paper, we analyze the optimal structure of a monocentric city that has multiple jurisdictions. The cost of providing a public good depends on both the area of the jurisdiction and the quality of the service, both of which are endogenous variables. We show that the optimal quality of...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of regional science 2009-05, Vol.49 (2), p.349-359
1. Verfasser:	Okamoto, Ryosuke
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Bgi / Prodig Borders Central business districts Geographic location Human geography Jurisdiction Metropolitan areas Population density Public good Public goods Structural analysis Studies Urban economics Urban economics. Equipment. Transportation Urban geography
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