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Spillover Effects and Political Yardstick Competition in Local Public Spending in Indonesia

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  • Muhammad Reyhan Akbar

    (Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Padjadjaran University, West Java, Indonesia)

  • Bagdja Muljarijadi

    (Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Padjadjaran University, West Java, Indonesia)

Abstract

This study aims to test the presence of spillover effects and political yardstick competition in both mandatory and discretionary spending among local governments in Indonesia. A spatial econometrics model was employed to evaluate data from 410 districts/municipalities in Indonesia from 2010 to 2018. The findings confirm spillover effects in spending decisions among local governments. The empirical analysis also reveals that political factors drive horizontal interactions in mandatory spending, while such influences are absent in discretionary spending.

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  • Muhammad Reyhan Akbar & Bagdja Muljarijadi, 2024. "Spillover Effects and Political Yardstick Competition in Local Public Spending in Indonesia," Economics and Finance in Indonesia, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Indonesia, vol. 70, pages 97-112, December.
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    • C21 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models
    • D72 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Political Processes: Rent-seeking, Lobbying, Elections, Legislatures, and Voting Behavior
    • H72 - Public Economics - - State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations - - - State and Local Budget and Expenditures

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