Frame the Consolidation Debate with a Sound Argument: A Reply to a Response

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“The most persuasive argument in favor of city–county consolidation has been—and remains—economic development through the formation of a strong and attractive regional community identity. Empirical evidence consistently demonstrates that appeals to voters based on reducing inner-city/suburban socioeconomic inequity and enhancing administrative efficiency are a recipe for failed consolidation campaigns.”

Published in Public Administration Review | K. Thurmaier | 2006 https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Frame-the-Consolidation-Debate-with-a-Sound-A-Reply-Thurmaier-Leland/e045cf81ff4dcc57dfea0e07b3271df433be31ba

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