Understanding the Public's Preferences for form of local government and public values
Abstract
This is a vignette survey designed to answer the following research questions: Are special districts perceived by the public to be more responsible and efficient with revenue than cities or counties? Will individuals be more likely to support a five percent increase for parks and recreation if the money goes to a special district instead of a city or county?
Fields of Study & Subjects
Local Government Finance and Decentralization
Public Policy and Administration Research
Electoral Systems and Political Participation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
- Publication date
- 13 January 2026
- Document type
- Preprint