Politická ekonomie 2025, 73(6):948-966 | DOI: 10.18267/j.polek.1472

Politicians' Remuneration and Budgetary Behaviour in Czech Municipalities

Lukáš Hulínský
Lukáš Hulínský, Faculty of Finance and Accounting, Prague University of Business and Economics, Czech Republic

This paper aims to bridge a gap in public finance research by investigating the impact of remuneration increases for local politicians on various budgetary indicators in Czech municipalities using the regression discontinuity design method. Building on prior studies from Italy and the Netherlands, this research examines how remuneration influences budgetary behaviour. Focusing on municipalities with populations ranging from 5 to 20 thousand inhabitants, divided by a threshold of 10 thousand, where remuneration increases occur automatically, the analysis reveals significant effects on budget allocations. Particularly notable are increases in current and total expenditures, alongside a decrease in investment expenditures. The study also explores resource allocation across different sectors, highlighting the influence of remuneration on areas such as culture and public administration.

Keywords: Politician, remuneration, municipality, budget, public finance
JEL classification: D72, G28, H72

Vloženo: 24. duben 2024; Revidováno: 7. říjen 2024; Přijato: 13. listopad 2024; Zveřejněno: 9. prosinec 2025  Zobrazit citaci

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Hulínský, L. (2025). Politicians' Remuneration and Budgetary Behaviour in Czech Municipalities. Politická ekonomie, 73(6), 948-966. doi: 10.18267/j.polek.1472
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