Political decentralization and urban policy in Italy: from 'state-centered' to 'state--society' explanation

Examines why in an era of national 'corporatism' and the 'welfare state' there has been a vigorous attempt at decentralisation of government functions. Suggests that the introduction of the regional form of political decentralisation since 1970 is best viewed as a response to loc...

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Published in:Policy studies journal 1990-04, Vol.18 (Spring 90), p.768-784
Main Author: Agnew, J A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Decentralization
Italy
Policy
Urban areas
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Summary:Examines why in an era of national 'corporatism' and the 'welfare state' there has been a vigorous attempt at decentralisation of government functions. Suggests that the introduction of the regional form of political decentralisation since 1970 is best viewed as a response to localised social and economic change in the context of a unque political--geographical inheritance. (SJK)
ISSN:0190-292X