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Title: E Pluribus Urbes: Interest Group Organization's Effect on the Fragmentation and Governance of American Urban Areas

Citation Type: Dissertation/Thesis

Publication Year: 2012

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Abstract: American cities have proliferated in the post-War era. More than 2,000 new citieswere founded between 1950 and 2000. While the history of the local government boomhas been documented, research into urban fragmentation has explored why there is noconsolidation of metropolitan areas rather than exploring why Americans chosefragmentation initially.This dissertation proposes that individuals create new jurisdictions becauseindividuals prefer to have governments which give them the services individuals desire,even if they could have similar (but not perfect) services cheaper in a larger jurisdiction.

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Authors: Howell, Matthew L.

Institution: University of Kentucky

Department: Public Administration

Advisor: Dr. Edward T. Jennings

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy

Publisher Location: Lexington, Kentucky

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