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Asymmetric Decentralization in France: A Municipal-Centered Exception

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  • Guy Gilbert

    (ENS-PSL - École normale supérieure - Paris - PSL - Université Paris Sciences et Lettres)

  • Thierry Madiès

    (UNIFR - Université de Fribourg = University of Fribourg)

  • Sonia Paty

    (UL2 - Université Lumière - Lyon 2, GATE Lyon Saint-Étienne - Groupe d'Analyse et de Théorie Economique Lyon - Saint-Etienne - UL2 - Université Lumière - Lyon 2 - UJM - Université Jean Monnet - Saint-Étienne - UJM EPE - Université Jean Monnet (EPSCPE) - EM - EMLyon Business School - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique)

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This article aims to analyze asymmetric decentralization through the specific case of a unitary state – France. The country has developed forms of asymmetry designed to provide a pragmatic response to the challenges raised by decentralization in metropolitan France, particularly in the context of a highly fragmented municipal structure. The originality of "French-style" asymmetries lies in a functionalist approach that primarily seeks to improve the efficiency of decentralized public action, rather than to directly strengthen local democracy.

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  • Guy Gilbert & Thierry Madiès & Sonia Paty, 2026. "Asymmetric Decentralization in France: A Municipal-Centered Exception," Working Papers hal-05601609, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:wpaper:hal-05601609
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