Title: The complexities of decentralization in a globalizing world

Authors: Engel, Stefanie and Palmer, Charles

Place: Zürich

Publisher: Institute for environmental decisions (IED)

Year: 2009

Journal: IED working paper

Volume: 8

PAGE: --

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: decentralization in government, globalization, natural resources policy, resources conservation, poverty alleviation, community participation, property rights

Abstract: The interplay of decentralization and globalization in affecting environmental outcomes and community welfare is analysed through a game-theoretic model of community-firm interactions. This will require a mix of policies, including secure property rights and poverty alleviation.

URL: http://e-collection.library.ethz.ch/eserv/eth:224/eth-224-01.pdf

Document type: Portal