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Fiscal equalization in Nordic municipalities: institutions and inequalities
Journal of Public PolicyAbstract The topic of this paper is fiscal equalization among municipalities in the four Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Fiscal equalization refers to transfers of financial resources to and between municipalities with the aim of mitigating regional differences in fiscal capacities and spending needs.
Lars-Erik Borge +4 more
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study investigates the relationship between financial constraints and a firm's sustainability performance. Our empirical analysis utilises a panel of 40,445 observations from 9466 listed non‐financial firms across 44 countries, spanning the period from 2002 to 2019.
Boying Xu +2 more
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"Fiscal Equalization in Japan: Assessment and Recommendations" [PDF]
Intergovernmental fiscal relations in Japan have been strained in recent years. This paper seeks to assess the Japanese equalization transfer in the light of the theory of fiscal federalism.
Nobuki Mochida +2 more
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Chemistry – A European Journal, EarlyView.The synthesis of 2‐methyl propellane and its conversion to various 1,2‐ and 1,2,3‐di‐ and trisubstituted bicyclopentanes is reported. Abstract Bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanes (BCPs) have emerged as isosteric replacements for mono‐ and para‐substituted benzene rings in medicinal and materials applications, involving substitution at the BCP bridgehead (1,3 ...
Sean R. Verschaeve +4 more
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Вісник Харківського національного університету імені В.Н. Каразіна: Серія ЕкономікаThe article is dedicated to defining the peculiarities of the system of horizontal fiscal equalization and substantiating the proposal for its improvement in terms of ensuring the implementation of the principles of equality and fairness of the budget ...
N. Yaroshevych, I. Kondrat
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Transient thermal modelling of green anode cooling in the aluminium industry
The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.Summary of the methodology. Abstract Anodes, which are used in electrolytic aluminium production, are made by mixing dry aggregate (petroleum coke, rejected anodes, and butts) with coal tar pitch, compacting the resulting paste (green anode), and baking (baked anode). After compaction, the anodes are cooled to maintain their structural integrity before
Mohammadhossein Dabaghi +2 more
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Eesti Majanduspoliitilised Väitlused, 2015 In many countries occur problems from unfunded mandates related to a shift of a function by an upper tier of government to lower rank governments without providing the lower one with financial means to perform these functions.
Peter Friedrich, Janno Reiljan
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A fiscal needs approach to equalization transfers in a decentralized federation [PDF]
The author reviews the conceptual basis for fiscal equalization transfers, analyzes the theoretical implications for optimal design of equalization transfers, and suggests quantitative approaches for assessing the fiscal needs of subnational governments ...
Shah, Anwar, DEC
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The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.Comparison of PSA and amine‐based absorption for syngas purification shows that PSA offers lower energy intensity, global warming potential, and minimum selling price, making it a more sustainable option. However, absorption achieves higher syngas purity. A GREENSCOPE‐based multi‐criteria assessment guides optimal process selection.
Magno Fonseca Santos +2 more
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Revenue Equalization Systems in a Federation with Tax Evasion [PDF]
We analyse how vertical or horizontal fiscal equalization affects the overprovision of local public goods due to vertical fiscal externality, when there is tax evasion.
Lisa Grazzini, Alessandro Petretto
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