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Fiscal Equalization in Austria - Facts and Trends

, 2012
Presentation Fiscal Equalization in Austria 1. General framework of fiscal equalization 2. Structure of fiscal equalization system 3. Vertical and horizontal distribution of shared taxesPresentation Fiscal Equalization in Austria 1. General framework
Bröthaler, Johann
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Class Ruptures and Openings: The Role of Social and Family History in Narratives on Class Mobility and Reproduction

The British Journal of Sociology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In recent years, sociological interest in the study of social class—particularly its subjective dimensions—has intensified. This article contributes to this growing body of literature by focusing on Poland as a case within the Central and Eastern European region.
Justyna Kajta, Stefan Bieńkowski
wiley   +1 more source

Education, Skills, and Intergenerational Inequality in Status Attainment: Causal Mediation Analysis and Typology of 23 OECD Countries

The British Journal of Sociology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Scholars have long investigated intergenerational inequality, with attention to the associations among social origins, education, and socio‐economic destinations: the so‐called OED triangle. Meanwhile, recent research highlights distinct roles of education and skills in status attainment.
Satoshi Araki
wiley   +1 more source

Bane or Boon: The Effects of Daigou (Buying on Behalf) in an Open Economy*

Economic Record, EarlyView.
Prompted by advancements in technology, particularly affordable or complimentary livestream features on mobile applications, a novel form of international trade—termed ‘daigou’—has emerged. In this practice, individual agents in developed countries (the North) purchase domestically produced goods on behalf of customers in developing countries (the ...
Xuan Nguyen, Chi‐Chur Chao, Hong Hwang
wiley   +1 more source

Liquid Assemblies: An Institutional Design for Liquid Democracy

Constellations, EarlyView.
Chiara Valsangiacomo Balmelli, Christina Isabel Zuber   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

How much are you willing to pay to avoid lockdowns? Evidence from the real estate market

Real Estate Economics, EarlyView.
Abstract In response to the COVID‐19 pandemic, numerous countries implemented lockdowns. In Victoria, Australia, a unique two‐tier system was employed, segregating areas with a Ring of Steel boundary and imposing additional restrictions within. This study focuses on the impact of lockdowns on housing prices and rents, exploring whether people are ...
Jian Liang, Chyi Lin Lee, Qiang Li
wiley   +1 more source

Fiscal Federalism and Decentralization in Mongolia

Fiscal federalism has been an important topic among public finance theorists in the last four decades. Developing and transition countries have developed a variety of forms of fiscal decentralization as a possible strategy to achieve effective and ...
Lkhagvadorj, Ariunaa
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The reform of fiscal systems in developing and emerging market economies : a federalism perspective [PDF]

The authors review experiences with fiscal federalism in industrial countries and present a framework for a reform of fiscal systems in developing and transition economies.
Boadway, Robin, Shah, Anwar, Roberts, Sandra   +2 more
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Is the rent too high? Land ownership and monopoly power

Real Estate Economics, EarlyView.
Abstract Pricing power in real estate markets can reduce housing supply and redevelopment relative to the social optimum. We show how pricing power interacts with popular redevelopment subsidies and zoning regulations. Using building‐level rental income data from NYC, we find that increased concentration is correlated with increased rents.
C. Luke Watson, Oren Ziv
wiley   +1 more source

Does the reform of equalization of basic public services affect residents' sense of safety?-A case from China. [PDF]

Front Public Health
Han Z.
europepmc   +1 more source