Local government autonomy boosts investment, services, and cooperation for communities.
The article discusses how giving more power and money to local governments can improve services for communities and strengthen cooperation between local and central governments. By analyzing the changes in the legal and economic frameworks of local government, the researchers found that fiscal decentralization leads to increased investments in local areas, better services, less tax evasion, and more public funding. This helps local governments become more independent and better serve their residents.