In light of the findings this dissertation has presented, it is evident that decentralization
may indeed be able to increase citizens’ political support, which eventually will lead to greater
stability of the democratic regime. This finding can be taken as evidence for the political benefits
of decentralization. The significance of this finding is not limited to a theoretical contribution to
the cost-and-benefit-of-decentralization literature that heretofore has been understudied. For
those involved in the decentralization policy circle, this dissertation can serve not only as
grounds for the push for decentralization reform but also as a reference for those skeptical of
what good decentralization can bring.