The geographical distribution of public sector posts

Are public sector posts equitably distributed across France? This question is twofold, since it concerns both the appeal of regions and the accessibility of all citizens to public administrations. To clarify this question a distinction is made between “local” public sector posts, those designed to provide services for local users, and “non-local” public sector posts, those within Defense, justice, higher education, and public research; local and central government departments; and the head offices of regional authorities (22 % of the total). Such a distinction reveals two contrasting phenomena. More...