A framework for evaluating alternate institutional arrangements for fiscal equalization transfers [PDF]
Fiscal equalization programs are fairly common features of intergovernmental fiscal relations in industrial countries. Some developing countries have also recently introduced these programs and still others are contemplating such programs.
Shah, Anwar
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Decentralization in regional fiscal systems in Russia - trends and links to economic performance [PDF]
To shed light on decentralization in Russia, the authors examine intergovernmental fiscal relations within regions. To analyze trends, they review channels of fiscal allocation within regions - tax sharing and local transfer schemes.
Freinkman, Lev, Yossifov, Plamen
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Bilateral Federalism, Value-Based Healthcare and the Future of Canadian Intergovernmental Diplomacy on Health. [PDF]
Healthc Policy, 2023 Mcintosh T.
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China's reform of intergovernmental fiscal relations in the light of European experiences [PDF]
The paper looks a China's institutional reforms in public finances against the background of European experiences. Particular attention is given to Switzerland and Germany where there is a high degree of consensus forming mechanisms.
Spahn, Paul Bernd
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Who absorbs the shock? An analysis of the fiscal impact of the COVID-19 crisis on different levels of government. [PDF]
Int Econ Econ Policy, 2021 Dougherty S, de Biase P.
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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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Understanding Malaysian State Governments Fiscal Behavior: The Role of Intergovernmental Transfers [PDF]
As of late, several state governments in Malaysia have been identified as having serious difficulty in meeting their financial needs, to the extent of the government being qualified as on the verge of bankruptcy.
Abdul Jalil, Ahmad Zafarullah +1 more
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Rethinking international financing for health to better respond to future pandemics. [PDF]
BMJ Glob Health, 2023 Xu M +7 more
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Ripe for a big bang ? assessing the political feasibility of legislative reforms in the Philippines'local government code [PDF]
In the Philippines'highly decentralized political system, smooth functioning of inter-governmental relations is key to effective service delivery and good governance overall.
Matsuda, Yasuhiko
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When Does decentralization deliver? The Dilemma of Design [PDF]
Decentralization since early 1990s has become one of the buzzwords of the development paradigms. Among all ingredients of decentralization, the fiscal component of it has a special significance. Not surprisingly the literature unanimously recognizes that
Sharma, Chanchal Kumar
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