Decentralization, Interactive Governance and Income Inequality in Europe

This book examines the extent to which decentralization and interactive governance impact income inequality. Based on in-depth case studies of four European countries - France, Germany, Sweden, and Spain - it assesses how and why higher decentralization leads to higher national and regional income inequality. It will appeal to scholars and students of public policy, comparative political economy, governance, and inequality studies.

Yasemin Irepoglu Carreras is Associate Professor of Teaching in Political Science at the University of California, Riverside, USA. Her research is on territorial politics, comparative political economy, climate change and environmental politics, focusing on Europe. Her previous research appeared in journals including Comparative Political Studies, European Policy Analysis and Electoral Studies.