Do Mayors Trigger the Development of State Capacity in Local Governments? An Analysis of the Brazilian Case

• In Event: State Capacity

Brief Overview

The study analyzes how mayors’ profiles affect municipal state capacity in Brazil. It finds that demographic factors have positive impacts, while political characteristics tend to reduce investments in administrative modernization.

Authors

• Eduardo José Grin, Fundacao Getulio Vargas

• Gustavo Lopes Fernandes, Fundacao Getulio Vargas

• Claudia N. Avellaneda, Indiana University, Bloomington