The economics of fiscal federalism and local finance
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The economics of fiscal federalism and local finance
(The international library of critical writings in economics / series editor, Mark Blaug, 88)(An Elgar reference collection)
Edward Elgar, c1998
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This volume presents an authoritative collection of the most significant papers on fiscal federalism and local finance. In addition to some classic papers, it offers clear and insightful presentations of conventional wisdom in the field as well as recent papers which illuminate important issues and point the way to ongoing research. Topics covered include federal tax structure and the division of fiscal functions among levels of government, the effect of local taxes on economic growth, the systems of governmental grants, income redistribution, the theory and practice of local finance and fiscal decentralization in developing countries and transitional economies.
Table of Contents
Contents: Introduction Part I: Overview Part II: Taxation in a Federal System III: Intergovernmental Grants Part IV: Redistribution in a Federal System Part V: Local Finance Part VI: Fiscal Decentralization in the Developing and Transitional Economies Name Index
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