Fragmentation, Concentration, and Local Government Structure: Top-Tier Authorities in England and Wales, 1831–1996

G Boyne and M Cole
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G Boyne: Cardiff Business School, University of Wales, Colum Drive, Cardiff CF1 3EU, Wales
M Cole: Public Policy Division, Business School, University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, CF37 1DL, Wales

Environment and Planning C, 1996, vol. 14, issue 4, 501-514

Abstract: The structure of local government in England and Wales is evaluated on the basis of public-choice theories concerning structural effects on performance. The concepts of fragmentation and concentration are applied to changes in the pattern of top-tier units since 1831. For most of this period the structure of this set of authorities became much less fragmented and more concentrated. Public-choice theory suggests that the net effect of these changes is likely to have been a reduction in the allocative and technical efficiency of service provision.

Date: 1996
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