The role of local public spending in the achievement of the social dimension of sustainable development: An empirical analysis
The 2030 Agenda aims to reduce existing disparities, requiring the public sector, especially local governments, to align budgets with these goals. Thus, public spending is seen as a redistributive tool for achieving social equity. In this respect, distributional justice theory aims to ensure equal a...
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| author | Natalia Alonso-Morales Alejandro Sáez-Martín Arturo Haro-de-Rosario |
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| description | The 2030 Agenda aims to reduce existing disparities, requiring the public sector, especially local governments, to align budgets with these goals. Thus, public spending is seen as a redistributive tool for achieving social equity. In this respect, distributional justice theory aims to ensure equal access to services, rights and protection, which is essential in social sustainability. Therefore, this study examines the impact of municipal public spending and other factors on achieving social Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The findings reveal that municipalities excelling in aid and subsidies through current transfers, with strong investment in human capital, broad political competition, a higher-educated population, robust social institutions, and lower debt levels, make the most progress in achieving social SDGs. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7539b3b69c2841dbad2b77eeb1e9050c2025-02-07T04:48:21ZengElsevierSustainable Futures2666-18882025-06-019100475The role of local public spending in the achievement of the social dimension of sustainable development: An empirical analysisNatalia Alonso-Morales0Alejandro Sáez-Martín1Arturo Haro-de-Rosario2Economics and Business Department, University of Almeria, Almeria 04120, SpainCorresponding author.; Economics and Business Department, University of Almeria, Almeria 04120, SpainEconomics and Business Department, University of Almeria, Almeria 04120, SpainThe 2030 Agenda aims to reduce existing disparities, requiring the public sector, especially local governments, to align budgets with these goals. Thus, public spending is seen as a redistributive tool for achieving social equity. In this respect, distributional justice theory aims to ensure equal access to services, rights and protection, which is essential in social sustainability. Therefore, this study examines the impact of municipal public spending and other factors on achieving social Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The findings reveal that municipalities excelling in aid and subsidies through current transfers, with strong investment in human capital, broad political competition, a higher-educated population, robust social institutions, and lower debt levels, make the most progress in achieving social SDGs.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666188825000450Sustainable developmentPublic spendingIndebtednessSocial sustainabilityLocal governments |
| spellingShingle | Natalia Alonso-Morales Alejandro Sáez-Martín Arturo Haro-de-Rosario The role of local public spending in the achievement of the social dimension of sustainable development: An empirical analysis Sustainable Futures Sustainable development Public spending Indebtedness Social sustainability Local governments |
| title | The role of local public spending in the achievement of the social dimension of sustainable development: An empirical analysis |
| title_full | The role of local public spending in the achievement of the social dimension of sustainable development: An empirical analysis |
| title_fullStr | The role of local public spending in the achievement of the social dimension of sustainable development: An empirical analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | The role of local public spending in the achievement of the social dimension of sustainable development: An empirical analysis |
| title_short | The role of local public spending in the achievement of the social dimension of sustainable development: An empirical analysis |
| title_sort | role of local public spending in the achievement of the social dimension of sustainable development an empirical analysis |
| topic | Sustainable development Public spending Indebtedness Social sustainability Local governments |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666188825000450 |
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