A transaction costs explanation of inter-local government collaboration.
Description:
This study develops a model of collaboration choice among city governments. The theoretical model suggests that collaboration is a function of transaction costs that vary with different institutional arrangements utilized in cities, as well as the degree of competition between cities. This study argues that cities facing high transaction costs and high competition are less likely to participate in collaboration and to participate less deeply. Underlying these environmental factors are resour…
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Date:
August 2005
Creator:
Krueger, Eric L.