The relationship between city size, decentralisation and economic growth

Purpose This article examines the links between average city size, fiscal decentralisation, and national economic growth in 33 Organisation for Economic Co-operation Development (OECD) countries. Design/methodology/approach The data this paper comprise an unbalanced panel dataset which contains indicators, decentralisation indicators control variables OECD member countries from 1975 to 2015 five-year intervals. Fixed-effects (FE) estimators are used analysis. Findings research finds i) with larger weighted sizes have higher growth, ii) greater but iii) lower rates of growth. Originality/value highlights importance agglomerations decentralised governance management While findings consistent previous evidence that separately associated authors find cities experience highlighting a need caution on agendas such cases. implications suggest policymakers should proceed large cities.