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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When Great Powers Struggle: How Geopolitical Alignments of Small States Are Influenced by Their MNEs
Journal of Management Studies, EarlyView.Abstract Comparing two distinct deglobalization periods, this study shows how Finnish multinational enterprises (MNEs) used corporate diplomatic activities (CDA) to influence Finland's alignment with a struggling great power. Drawing from hegemonic stability theory and new institutional economics, we argue that the power's collapsing global networks ...
Saara Matala, Christian Stutz
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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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A Polyphonic Debate on Social Equity Budgeting
Public Administration, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This paper is polyphonic (i.e., a debate involving multiple perspectives) and highlights emerging interdisciplinary thoughts on past, current, and future social equity budgeting (SEB). We present a vision for the field and emphasize the potential impact of this paper. We hope to enliven debates regarding context, underpinning philosophies, and
Bruce D. McDonald III +9 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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Decoding Paradoxes in Digital Government: Strategies for the Pursuit of Public Value
Public Administration, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study aims to analyze the complexities of paradoxes in digital government. Through a focused analysis of 34 selected articles, adhering to PRISMA guidelines, it codifies seven paradoxes, categorized into “internal governance paradoxes” and “external engagement paradoxes.” These paradoxes arise from conflicting values among governments ...
Yifan Wang, Bing Ran, Liang Ma
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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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The Disciplining Impact of Local Fiscal Rules in the EU
Public Budgeting &Finance, EarlyView.Abstract Although research highlights the discipline‐enhancing effect of fiscal rules at the national level, little is known about their impact on local budgets. We employ a dynamic fiscal reaction function within an LSDVC framework to explore the relevance of different local fiscal rules in the EU using a panel dataset of 26 European countries over a ...
Beate Jochimsen, Christian Raffer
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Intergovernmental policy opportunities for childhood obesity prevention in Australia: Perspectives from senior officials. [PDF]
PLoS One, 2022 Esdaile EK +4 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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