The Political Economy of Redistribution in Indonesia: Political Patronage and Favoritism in Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfer Allocations

This book examines how different institutional intergovernmental transfer designs in Indonesia influence patronage and favoritism in public fund allocations. It uses Indonesia as a case study and explores the impact of these designs on the prevalence of favoritism and patronage in public funds allocations, while considering factors such as the political system, observation period, and government officials involved. The book contributes to the literature on the political economy of redistribution and is of interest to academics in economics, political science, development economics, development studies, and Southeast Asian studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 13 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of institutional intergovernmental transfer designs and their impact on patronage and favoritism in public fund allocations in Indonesia. Through original research and a thorough examination of existing theories on the determinants of public fund allocations, the book offers a unique perspective on the subject. By utilizing Indonesia as a case study, the author explores the diverse range of institutional intergovernmental transfer designs that allocate public funds to various districts, aiming to finance public service provision.

The author leverages these distinct differences between these transfer designs to investigate their influence on the prevalence of favoritism and patronage in public funds allocations. By maintaining constant variables such as the political system, the observation period, and the government officials involved, the book provides a rigorous and empirically grounded analysis.

This book makes a significant contribution to the literature on the political economy of redistribution. It will appeal to academics and scholars working in the fields of economics, political science, public finance, development economics, development studies, and Southeast Asian studies. The insights and findings presented in this book will enhance our understanding of the complex factors that shape public fund allocations and offer valuable policy recommendations for promoting more equitable and transparent distribution of resources in developing countries.

Weight: 530g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032299457