September 10, 2025Journal of Public PolicyOpen Access

Joining forces or going solo? The political and economic dynamics of intermunicipal cooperation

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GBGermà Bel EPEsther Pano Puey MSMarianna Sebő

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Implication

Dynamic analysis reveals driving factors behind intermunicipal cooperation in municipalities, indicating complex relationships with fiscal restrictions.

Key Points

Dynamic analysis identifies key drivers of intermunicipal cooperation, shaping service delivery outcomes.
Using the Cox proportional hazards model, the study assesses long-term cooperation trends among municipalities.
The research presents evidence on how fiscal restrictions and political legitimation influence cooperation dynamics.
Findings highlight the importance of local service characteristics in understanding intermunicipal cooperation patterns.

Cite This Study

Bel et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23abeb210217d64781e86 https://doi.org/10.1017/s0143814x25100718

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Dynamic analysis reveals driving factors behind intermunicipal cooperation in municipalities, indicating complex relationships with fiscal restrictions.