Asymmetric Decentralization in France: A Municipal-Centered Exception

Guy Gilbert, Thierry Madies and Sonia Paty

No WP2610, IDEAGOV Working Papers from IDEAGOV - International Center for Decentralization and Governance

Abstract: This article aims to analyze asymmetric decentralization through the specific case of a unitary state – France. The country has developed forms of asymmetry designed to provide a pragmatic response to the challenges raised by decentralization in metropolitan France, particularly in the context of a highly fragmented municipal structure. The originality of “French-style” asymmetries lies in a functionalist approach that primarily seeks to improve the efficiency of decentralized public action, rather than to directly strengthen local democracy.

Keywords: decentralization; fragmentation; local administration; taxation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: H2 H3 H7 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 00 pages
Date: 2026-03-05
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