Are we there yet? Understanding the implementation of re-municipalization decisions and their duration

Studies of the drivers of the decision to re-municipalize have increased recently, but research on its implementation is very scarce. We analyse how service characteristics and institutional factors influence the implementation of re-municipalization. For that purpose, we use an extensive database on re-municipalization decisions, and analyse the available data by means of logistic and negative binomial regressions. Strong network characteristics are associated with lower probabilities of implementation and longer implementation processes. Re-municipalization of personal services is more likely to be fully implemented and is finalized faster. Interestingly, after the great recession the probability of implementing reforms increased.

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Recent studies have found that service characteristics and institutional factors play a significant role in the implementation of re-municipalization, particularly the strong network characteristics which are associated with lower probabilities of implementation and longer processes. Interestingly, the re-municipalization of personal services is more likely to be fully implemented and finalized faster. Moreover, the probability of implementing reforms increased after the great recession.