Do equalization payments affect subnational borrowing? Evidence from regression discontinuity [PDF]
, 2016 According to the fiscal federalism literature sub-central budget constraints become softer when local governments are more dependent on revenues over which they have no discretion. As a consequence of higher ’transfer-dependency’, sub-central governments
Köppl Turyna, Monika, Pitlik, Hans
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Fiscal federalism in Switzerland : relevant issues for transition economies in Central and Eastern Europe [PDF]
Its highly fragmented structure of local governments and serious horizontal fiscal imbalances make Switzerland a surprisingly powerful model for Eastern European countries that are currently facing the challenge of fiscal decentralization.
Dafflon, Bernard, Toth, Krisztina
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Evaluating the effects of decentralization on educational outcomes in Spain [PDF]
Several arguments derived from fiscal federalism theory suggest that decentralization may lead to improved levels of efficiency in the provision of public goods and services.
Albert Sole-Olle, Paula Salinas Pena
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Institutional Aspects of Regional Policy: The Impact of Centralized vs. Decentralized Responsibilities in the Field of Regional Policy on Economic Efficiency and Interregional Cohesion [PDF]
, 2003 Regional policy has – in general – the intention to supporting the efforts of regions with development problems to overcome their current problems and to stimulate an increase in regional economic growth. If the regional policy measures by a jurisdiction
Rosenfeld, Martin T. W.
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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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Institutional Arrangements for Coordination Among Governments in Germany [PDF]
The theory of fiscal federalism makes a strong case for decentralizing government functions in order to enhance the efficiency of allocating public goods where preferences differ among regions.
Spahn, Paul Bernd
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Efectos de la descentralización fiscal en la salud: el caso de España vs. Estados Unidos [PDF]
, 2022 La presente tesis doctoral tiene como objetivo estudiar, de manera comprehensiva, los efectos que ha tenido la descentralización de las competencias sanitarias en España durante el período 1980 y 2019.
Calvo López, Santiago
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Is there conformity with the Council of Europe Guidelines for local finances? [PDF]
, 2009 This paper describes some recent work by the Council of Europe on local government finances in European countries. The work of the Council of Europe on local finances in Europe is grounded in the text of the European Charter of Local Self-Government ...
Lotz, Jorgen
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Federalism and Multilevel Governance in Tobacco Policy: The European Union, the United Kingdom, and Devolved UK Institutions [PDF]
, 2009 Most studies of tobacco control policy focus on the central level of national governments. Yet within the European Union, three levels of government have responsibilities for tobacco control: the EU; the central governments of member states; and ...
Asare, Bossman +2 more
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A postcode lottery in education? Explaining regional inequality in multilevel systems [PDF]
Inequality is a challenge for societies around the globe. In addition to its socio-economic and political dimensions, inequality also has a territorial dimension. Focusing on educational inequality across regions, this article explores factors that shape
Schnabel, Johanna
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