Bambang Suharnoko Sjahrir|Krisztina Kis?Katos|Günther G. Schulze
Administrative Overspending in Indonesian Districts: The Role of Local Politics
University of Freiburg|University of Freiburg|University of Freiburg
analyze determinants excessive administrative spending local governments indonesia unbalanced panel data set 399 districts 200109 show proliferation districts led increased administrative spending instead lack political accountability responsible excess degree political competition influences level administrative spending significantly newly introduced direct elections district heads however curtail waste