@misc{10481/93408,
year = {2024},
month = {5},
url = {https://hdl.handle.net/10481/93408},
abstract = {This research hinges upon the relationship between fiscal decentralization and life satisfaction. It contributes to the field by
performing an empirical analysis focused on the case of Chile, by merging the national household survey (CASEN) with
municipal level information. This analysis is based on a hierarchical empirical model, in which data from both sources are integrated.
Our results show a significant positive effect of municipal level fiscal decentralization on individual subjective wellbeing.
Nonetheless, we also show that said result is contingent upon residents’ political representation, which is in line with
the hypothesis that citizens’ oversight of local authorities is a necessary condition for the effect of fiscal decentralization to
emerge. From the viewpoint of how fiscally decentralized measures should be implemented in practice, above evidence suggests
that said process should be accompanied by the strengthening of local residents’ participation in community relevant
matters. Further confirmation of this is presented in this research, by showing that residents’ membership in organized
groups further increases individual subjective well-being.},
organization = {Project PID2021.124396NB.I00},
organization = {Project MCIN/
AEI/10.13039/501100011033},
organization = {FEDER, a way of making
Europe},
organization = {Project P18-TP- 4475},
organization = {Project B-SEJ-74-
UGR20},
organization = {National Research Agency (ANID) from the
Chilean government (FONDECYT N. 1171464).},
publisher = {Sage Journals},
keywords = {Fiscal decentralization},
keywords = {Political representation},
keywords = {Well-being},
title = {The Effect of Municipal Fiscal Decentralization on Subjective Well Being: The Case of Chile},
doi = {10.1177/21582440241242649},
author = {Letelier S, Leonardo and Sáez Lozano, José Luis},
}