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Loan Dynamics and Financial Decision-Making in Public Administration

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  • Silvia Paschina

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This study explores the relatively unexamined phenomenon of salary assignment and payment delegations among Italian public employees. Through statistical analysis of a unique dataset from 135 regional agency officials, the research delves into the influence of demographic, occupational, and loan-related variables on their financial decisions. The application of advanced econometric models uncovers significant patterns, such as the association of gender and generational cohort with the tendency to structure loans through salary assignment and the link between employees’ professional qualifications and the overall loan duration. Integrating organizational, behavioral, and economic perspectives, the analysis provides a nuanced and multi-dimensional view of the financial decision-making process of public employees. This approach deepens understanding of how public employees balance immediate benefits against future costs in their financial choices within complex and multifaceted decision-making contexts. Overall, the study significantly expands the understanding of the motivations behind the spread of salary assignments in the Italian public sector. The research findings offer notable insights for practical applications and management strategies, contributing to the academic and professional discussion on financial decisions in public administration.  JEL classification numbers: M12; M14; D14; G21; H83.

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  • Silvia Paschina, 2025. "Loan Dynamics and Financial Decision-Making in Public Administration," Advances in Management and Applied Economics, SCIENPRESS Ltd, vol. 15(5), pages 1-5.
    • Handle: RePEc:spt:admaec:v:15:y:2025:i:5:f:15_5_5
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    JEL classification:

    • M12 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Personnel Management; Executives; Executive Compensation
    • M14 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Corporate Culture; Diversity; Social Responsibility
    • D14 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior - - - Household Saving; Personal Finance
    • G21 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Banks; Other Depository Institutions; Micro Finance Institutions; Mortgages
    • H83 - Public Economics - - Miscellaneous Issues - - - Public Administration

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