Lessons from principal-agent theory for public expenditure management in Pacific island countries
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Pacific Economic Bulletin Volume 21 Number 2 2006 © Asia Pacific Press The paper discusses how the principal-agent theory of economics may provide a suitable analytical framework and interesting lessons for the targeting of public expenditure management reforms in Pacific island economies. Elisabeth Paul is FNRS Research Fellow, University of Liège. Lessons from principal-agent theory for public expenditure management in Pacific island countries
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A Principal-Agent Theory Approach to Public Expenditure Management Systems in Developing Countries; Luc Leruth and Elisabeth Paul; IMF Working Paper 06/204; September 1, 2006
This Working Paper should not be reported as representing the views of the IMF. The views expressed in this Working Paper are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent those of the IMF or IMF policy. Working Papers describe research in progress by the author(s) and are published to elicit comments and to further debate. A well-functioning public expenditure management (PEM) system...
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