The political economy of inter-regional fiscal flows measurement, determinants and effects on country stability
Struggles over what a region receives, or should receive, from the budget of the central government are common to many countries. Discussions often focus on the measures of 'net fiscal flows' or 'fiscal balances' provided by the government or other actors. This unique book shows...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Cheltenham
Edward Elgar
c2010
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| Series: | Studies in fiscal federalism and state-local finance
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| Collection: | Edward Elgar eBook Archive - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | Struggles over what a region receives, or should receive, from the budget of the central government are common to many countries. Discussions often focus on the measures of 'net fiscal flows' or 'fiscal balances' provided by the government or other actors. This unique book shows just how these flows are computed then interpreted and clarifies the often misunderstood economic and political motives that explain why some regions receive more monies than others pt. I. Counting monies : measurement and practice of inter-regional fiscal flows -- pt. II. Beyond the data : why some regions get more money -- pt. III. In or out? : regional redistribution and the stability of federations |
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| Physical Description: | xii, 415 p ill |
| ISBN: | 9781849803236 9781848443730 |