Information about the study
Author
Prorok, Thomas
Baumgartner, Anna
Calzola, Sofia
Editor
KDZ
Year
2026
Category
Effizienz
The study compares public administration costs and performance across European countries. It uses Eurostat data to show how much governments spend, how costs are distributed between central, regional and local levels, and how different structures may relate to efficiency and effectiveness.
The report focuses on staff costs, operating costs and government-financed services. It highlights structural differences between countries but treats the data as a starting point, not as a final assessment. Detailed conclusions require further country-specific analysis.
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