Exploring the Determinants of Transparency of Slovak Municipalities

Abstract

Th is paper focuses on the transparency of Slovak municipalities. It identifi es the main trends in the transparency of the 100 largest Slovak municipalities between 2010 and 2014. It shows that there are diff erent degrees of transparency in Slovak municipalities, and it applies regressions to explore correlates and identify the main factors behind this state. Th is research is descriptive and explanatory and adds to literature by examining political, structural factors related to the political supply of the transparency of the municipalities and the convergence eff ect. Th e regression analysis identifi es the convergence eff ect, according to which the transparency of municipalities improves inversely to their initial score. It also fi nds a negative incumbency eff ect that indicates lower improvement for incumbent mayors than for new ones. Th e size of a municipality is also one of the factors that determine the transparency level of that municipality. Th is relationship is positive -greater size of a municipality increases the level of its transparency.

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