Negative side effects : decentralization and the potential for democratic instability in Costa Rica

Abstract: The possible negative side effects of the ongoing decentralization process in Costa Rica are examined, including party system fragmentation, reinforced or mutated clientelism, inter-municipal conflict and polarization, and local government instability.

Author(s): Ryan, Jeffrey

Source(s): , 14 p.

Published: 2002 Universidad de Costa Rica. Instituto de investigaciones jurídicas (IIJ). Facultad de derecho, [San José (English

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Link: http://ejournal.narotama.ac.id/files/j%252E1540-6210%252E2004%252E00348%252Ex.pdf

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