Getting to grips with England's formula for local authority support

作者: Mervyn Stone

DOI: 10.1080/09540962.2012.656022

关键词: Local governmentPound SterlingLocal authorityPublic administrationEconomics

摘要: A Department for Communities and Local Government formula is currently granting over 20 billions of pounds sterling to the 456 local authorities (LAs) England. This article analyses remarkable sensitivity coordinated changes in small allocations Wokingham Richmond upon Thames (that do not change total grant)—some big LAs experience large absolute funding while ones may undergo percentage changes. violation rational principle by a world leader development resource allocation formulae makes strong case thoughtful interdisciplinary review any formula.

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