Reforming Local Self-Government: The Experience of the Baltic States and its Significance for Russia
https://doi.org/10.22394/1726-1139-2021-1-10-19
Abstract
The article examines the experience of the Baltic States in reforming local self-government, the main problems typical for particular level of governing. The article substantiates the usefulness and applicability of the experience of the Baltic States in reforming the Russian system of local government, and suggests ways to solve the main problem — the discrepancy between the authorities of local self-government bodies and their financial capabilities.
About the Authors
V. A. Shamakhov
North-West Institute of Management of RANEPA
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Director, Doctor of Science (Economics), PhD in History, Professor,
St. Petersburg
S. V. Kuznetsov
Institute of Regional Economic Problems of Russian Academy of Science
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Director of Institute, Doctor of Science (Economics), Professor,
St. Petersburg
N. M. Mezhevich
Institute of Regional Economic Problems of Russian Academy of Science
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Senior Research Worker, Doctor of Science (Economics), Professor,
St. Petersburg
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Review
For citations:
Shamakhov V.A., Kuznetsov S.V., Mezhevich N.M. Reforming Local Self-Government: The Experience of the Baltic States and its Significance for Russia. Administrative Consulting. 2021;(1):10-19. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.22394/1726-1139-2021-1-10-19
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