"The book successfully tackles a neglected and arcane area of public finances in Indonesia. As such, it is likely to be useful not only to area specialists and to students and researchers in public finance, public administration, and urban economics, but also to those who are interested in examining the case for a greater decentralized mode of economic development." (Pacific Affairs) "This is a sensible and useful collection of essays on the financing of local government in Indonesia. It provides description and analysis on an under-reported field. There is a wealth of statistical information on local government finance. The book will be a standard reference for any student taking up the field." (Journal of Southeast Asian Studies)

"The book successfully tackles a neglected and arcane area of public finances in Indonesia. As such, it is likely to be useful not only to area specialists and to students and researchers in public finance, public administration, and urban economics, but also to those who are interested in examining the case for a greater decentralized mode of economic development." (Pacific Affairs) "This is a sensible and useful collection of essays on the financing of local government in Indonesia. It provides description and analysis on an under-reported field. There is a wealth of statistical information on local government finance. The book will be a standard reference for any student taking up the field." (Journal of Southeast Asian Studies)

"The book successfully tackles a neglected and arcane area of public finances in Indonesia. As such, it is likely to be useful not only to area specialists and to students and researchers in public finance, public administration, and urban economics, but also to those who are interested in examining the case for a greater decentralized mode of economic development." (Pacific Affairs) "This is a sensible and useful collection of essays on the financing of local government in Indonesia. It provides description and analysis on an under-reported field. There is a wealth of statistical information on local government finance. The book will be a standard reference for any student taking up the field." (Journal of Southeast Asian Studies)