To test the proposition that metropolitan governmental structure has social, economic, and racial consequences, the authors assume that the proliferation of local governments in a metropolitan area and the boundary constraints imposed on the central city have adverse effects, especially on the core city. Analyzing 97 large U.S. metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), they found only limited support for this proposition. Of three measures of fragmentation, only two were of any consequence, one in the opposite direction predicted. The lower the central city's share of MSA population, the higher the level of fiscal health for the inner city. Also, municipal boundaries have racial consequences. ; Yes ; https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/manuscript-submission-guidelines
To test the proposition that metropolitan governmental structure has social, economic, and racial consequences, the authors assume that the proliferation of local governments in a metropolitan area and the boundary constraints imposed on the central city have adverse effects, especially on the core city. Analyzing 97 large U.S. metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), they found only limited support for this proposition. Of three measures of fragmentation, only two were of any consequence, one in the opposite direction predicted. The lower the central city's share of MSA population, the higher the level of fiscal health for the inner city. Also, municipal boundaries have racial consequences.
In 2004, Paraguay ranked second in the region in terms of corruption, due to weaknesses in public management, affecting vulnerable groups; in rural areas, 37 % of the elderly are poor. Municipal management should be guided by ethics, equity and transparency. The objective was to analyze the perception of the inhabitants and their proposals to orient municipal management to care for the elderly with ethics, equity and transparency in the city of Quiindy-Paraguay in the year 2021. Observational study with a mixed approach. Sample: 10 subjects, quantitative approach; survey of 461 inhabitants, quantitative approach. The qualitative data were subjected to data extraction and literal transcription; content analysis with Atlas.ti9. Quantitative data were processed with Microsoft Excel 2019. Quality of life of older adults, they present needs related to mobility, food and elimination. Surveyed population: 60% 20 to 40 years old; 54% female; urban origin 65%, self-employed 40%. Proposals: 85% volunteer system; economic support, minimum wage 49% acceptance; health insurance 98.7%, 5 main subcategories: 1) Home, lodging, housing (IDE 386), 2) Transparency (IDE 229), 3) Economic subsidy (IDE 129), 4) Health insurance (IDE 118), 5) Food (IDE 94). Negative perception on ethics, equity, and transparency of municipal management (78 %). It may be concluded the elderly in the community of Quiindy require comprehensive care with the support of various sectors, the perception of municipal management shows weaknesses in terms of ethics, equity and transparency, the participants of the study propose a more equitable distribution of resources for vulnerable sectors. ; En 2004 Paraguay ocupó el segundo lugar de corrupción en la región, por debilidades en la gestión pública, afectando a grupos vulnerables; en zona rural, 37% de los adultos mayores son pobres. Se debe orientar la gestión municipal con ética, equidad y transparencia. El objetivo fue analizar la percepción de pobladores y sus propuestas para orientar la gestión municipal ...
