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Comparative Analysis of Selected Factors Affecting Heating Costs of Schools in Selected Balkan Countries

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  • Koppitz David

    (Union of Towns and Municipalities of the Czech Republic, Prague Congress Centre, 5. května (1640/65 Prague Congress Centre), 140 21 Praha 4.)

  • Půček Milan

    (Private College of Economic Studies in Znojmo, Loucká 21, 669 02 Znojmo, Czech Republic.)

  • Ochrana František

    (Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, Smetanovo nábřeží 995/6, Prague.)

  • Plaček Michal

    (Private College of Economic Studies in Znojmo, Loucká 21, 669 02 Znojmo, Czech Republic.)

Abstract

The paper aims to carry out a comparative analysis of heating of school facilities under the administration of municipalities in Macedonia, Moldova and Kosovo and to test the factors that affect the heating costs of school facilities. For a definition of the theoretical fundament parts of the theory of fiscal federalism are used. Subsequently five hypotheses are put forward that are verified using the method of benchmarking. The theoretical conclusions and recommendations may be used for a more effective implementation of public policies within the surveyed countries.

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  • Koppitz David & Půček Milan & Ochrana František & Plaček Michal, 2015. "Comparative Analysis of Selected Factors Affecting Heating Costs of Schools in Selected Balkan Countries," NISPAcee Journal of Public Administration and Policy, Sciendo, vol. 8(1), pages 61-84, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:njopap:v:8:y:2015:i:1:p:61-84:n:4
    DOI: 10.1515/nispa-2015-0004
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