Publication details
Extreme Fragmentation of the Local Government in Czechia and Its Selected Impacts in ‘Standard Times’
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| Year of publication | 2025 |
| Type | Chapter of a book |
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| Description | This chapter examines how extreme horizontal fragmentation affects Czech municipalities under non-crisis conditions. Using mixed methods, the authors analyse correlations between municipal size and financial health, service provision, and quality of life. The findings indicate that smaller municipalities face structural disadvantages, especially in service delivery and regulatory compliance. However, intermunicipal cooperation emerges as a promising solution. The chapter contributes to the international debate on optimal local government structure by providing empirical evidence from one of Europe’s most fragmented systems and raising critical questions about the long-term sustainability of such fragmentation. |