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

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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)

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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.

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  • G Boyne & M Cole, 1996. "Fragmentation, Concentration, and Local Government Structure: Top-Tier Authorities in England and Wales, 1831–1996," Environment and Planning C, , vol. 14(4), pages 501-514, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:envirc:v:14:y:1996:i:4:p:501-514
    DOI: 10.1068/c140501
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