Is bigger local government better?: An evaluation of the case for Australian municipal amalgamation programs

Brian Edward Dollery; L Crase

doi:10.1080/0811114042000269290

Is bigger local government better? An evaluation of the case for Australian municipal amalgamation programs

Brian Edward Dollery, L Crase

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Abstract

Municipal amalgamations have historically accounted for a substantial reduction in the number of councils in Australia. Proponents of municipal consolidation typically argue that substantial economic benefits will inevitably flow from fewer, larger municipal councils. This article seeks to evaluate the validity of the generic case for council amalgamation in Australia.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	265-275
Journal	Urban Policy and Research
Volume	22
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/0811114042000269290
Publication status	Published - 2004

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Applied Economics

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