Merger Mania

The idea that merging municipalities will improve local services and economic competitiveness has its roots deep in the nineteenth century. Municipalities in the US were first merged as early as 1848. However, despite being merged at the turn of the twentieth the city of New York was effectively bankrupt by 1975. In contrast metropolitan Boston - often seen as a recent success story in global competition - comprises 282 distinct municipalities.

About the author

Andrew Sancton is professor of political science and director of the Local Government Program at the University of Western Ontario.

Summary

The idea that merging municipalities will improve local services and economic competitiveness has its roots deep in the nineteenth century. This book examines the history of amalgamation, as well as studies forced municipal mergers in Halifax, Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, and Sudbury.

Product details

• Authors: Andrew Sancton
• Publisher: Mcgill-Queen's University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.06.2000
• EAN: 9780773521636
• ISBN: 978-0-7735-2163-6
• No. of pages: 184
• Dimensions: 154 mm x 230 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 268 g
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Politikwissenschaft, Kanada