Optimal Local Decentralisation and Public Service Quality in the EU: A Sector-Specific Analysis

Puntos clave

• Public service quality differs widely across sectors in the EU, impacting overall citizen satisfaction.
• Significant variations highlight the nuanced effects of decentralisation on service delivery, especially in healthcare and education.
• Sector-specific analysis emphasizes the importance of tailored governance strategies to improve service outcomes.
• Findings support the need for deeper exploration into how decentralisation influences public service efficiency.