Decentralization And Development Fiscal Federalism In Theory And Practice

Author : Samuel Mäurer
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2022-03-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783346612663

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Decentralization and Development. Fiscal federalism in theory and practice by Samuel Mäurer Pdf

Seminar paper from the year 2019 in the subject Economics - Finance, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, language: English, abstract: This seminar paper deals with a critical discussion of the economic insight from chapter 8: Decentralization and development of the Handbook on Fiscal Federalism. Decentralization is generally defined as the transfer of certain administrative and fiscal functions or powers of a central authority to several local authorities. The main advantage of local decentralization is that local governments are more efficient at providing certain public services compared to the higher levels of government Oates (1972). The chapter focuses on the type of decentralization in developing and transition economies, on the transfer of political decision-making power to subnational levels of government and cases where local community organizations formally participate in the implementation of funded and centrally directed projects. It’s important to mention that the chapter distinguishes decentralization in the sense of decentralization of political decision-making power from administrative delegation of functions of the central government to the local one. However, the effects of a policy of decentralization may differ sustainably. Like the common case when the central government delegates responsibility for social sector expenditure to local authorities in the form of unfunded mandates, which results in a closure of the social programmes. Decentralization can be used to serve the political power of the central government to dispel some authority, when the central control might be threatened by regional interest. During the apartheid regime in South Africa, decentralization was used as an instrument of central control and racial division. But on the other hand, it also has positive effects where decentralization is the result of the recent transition from authoritarianism to democracy, as in countries such as Brazil or Indonesia.

Author : Mrs.Teresa Ter-Minassian
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 1146 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1997-09-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1557756635

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Fiscal Federalism in Theory and Practice by Mrs.Teresa Ter-Minassian Pdf

Over the past few decades, a clear trend has emerged worldwide toward the devolution of spending and, to a lesser extent, revenue-raising responsibilities to state and local levels of government. One view is that the decentralization of spending responsibilities can entail substantial gains in terms of distributed equity and macroeconomic management. The papers in this volume, edited by Teresa Ter-Minassian, examine the validity of these views in light of theoretical considerations, as well as the experience of a number of countries.

Author : Roy Bahl,Richard M. Bird
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781786435309

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Fiscal Decentralization and Local Finance in Developing Countries by Roy Bahl,Richard M. Bird Pdf

This book draws on experiences in developing countries to bridge the gap between the conventional textbook treatment of fiscal decentralization and the actual practice of subnational government finance. The extensive literature about the theory and practice is surveyed and longstanding problems and new questions are addressed. It focuses on the key choices that must be made in decentralizing, on how economic and political factors shape the choices that countries make, and on how, by paying more attention to the need for a more comprehensive approach and the critical connections between different components of decentralization reform, everyone involved might get more for their money.

Author : Teresa Ter-Minassian,International Monetary Fund
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 701 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:56312838

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Fiscal Federalism in Theory and Practice by Teresa Ter-Minassian,International Monetary Fund Pdf

Intergovernmental transfers, tax, budet, subnational government, Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia, India, Korea, Mexico, Nigeria, Bulgaria, China, Hungary, Russian Federation.

Author : E. Ahmad
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 585 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781847201515

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Handbook of Fiscal Federalism by E. Ahmad Pdf

This volume provides comprehensive coverage of fiscal federalism by some of the leading scholars in the field. . . This Handbook is an excellent addition to the present discourse on the role of the state in fiscal matters. This reviewer would recommend this book as a required text for a graduate or senior class on public finance or economic development. Researchers in economic development, public finance, and fiscal policy likewise would find this volume useful. Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduate through professional collections. J. Raman, Choice This major Handbook addresses fiscal relations between different levels of government under the general rubric of fiscal federalism , providing a review of the latest literature as well as an invaluable guide for practitioners and policy makers seeking informed policy options. The contributors include leading lights in the field, many of whom have themselves made seminal contributions to the literature. Comprehensive and wide in coverage, the issues covered range from federal systems to other forms of intergovernmental relations, such as supra-national constructs namely, the European Union unitary states, regional systems, and more decentralized operations, including community level organizations. The political economy approach emphasizes the importance of institutional arrangements, including the legal, political and administrative aspects, and information flows to ensure that there are appropriate incentives and sanctions to generate good governance. This Handbook also devotes attention to emerging issues, such as environmental protection, the sharing of natural resources among levels of government, corruption and the impact of federalism and decentralization on national unity. It will be a vital reference tool for the area for many years to come.

Author : Robin Boadway,Anwar Shah
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 629 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2009-05-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780521518215

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Fiscal Federalism by Robin Boadway,Anwar Shah Pdf

This book comprehensively examines the principles and practices of fiscal federalism based on the accepted theoretical framework and best practices.

Author : Wallace E. Oates
Publisher : Edward Elgar Pub
Page : 723 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 185898355X

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The Economics of Fiscal Federalism and Local Finance by Wallace E. Oates Pdf

'. . . this compilation of articles to fiscal federalism and local finance is of highest quality and a must for each scholar interested in this field. Moreover, it is edited by Wallace Oates who is the father of the analysis of fiscal federalism. Thus, it is no surprise that the book contains the most outstanding classical papers in the field. All in all, this selection of papers is the best that can be drawn from the literature. . . . this volume . . . has been published right in time to set the pace for the future.' - Lars P. Feld, Kyklos This volume presents an authoritative collection of the most significant papers on fiscal federalism and local finance. In addition to some classic papers, it offers clear and insightful presentations of conventional wisdom in the field as well as recent papers which illuminate important issues and point the way to ongoing research. Topics covered include federal tax structure and the division of fiscal functions among levels of government, the effect of local taxes on economic growth, the systems of governmental grants, income redistribution, the theory and practice of local finance and fiscal decentralization in developing countries and transitional economies.

Author : Robin Boadway,Anwar Shah
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 629 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2009-05-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781139477666

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Fiscal Federalism by Robin Boadway,Anwar Shah Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive account of the principles and practices of fiscal federalism based on the currently accepted theoretical framework and best practices. The traditional topics of assignment of responsibilities, intergovernmental fiscal arrangements, fiscal competition, and grants are covered in a unified framework with reference to actual practices followed in federations around the world. Special issues such as local government and the implications of natural resource issues are considered along with emerging issues such as governance, corruption, and the effect of globalization and the information revolution on the nation state. The treatment is non-technical and suitable for a wide variety of audiences, including scholars, instructors, students, policy advisors, and practitioners.

Author : Jorge Martinez-Vazquez
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011-07-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789290923237

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The Impact of Fiscal Decentralization by Jorge Martinez-Vazquez Pdf

This publication analyzes the impact of fiscal decentralization and the resultant issues and challenges that countries face in practice. It traces the evolution of fiscal decentralization as a significant and consequential global reform that has made subnational governments' key public sector actors in a majority of countries. This note touches upon its various aspects: incidence and presence in the world; foundation in economics; impact of a list of outcomes, including economic growth, macroeconomic stability, poverty and income distribution, and service delivery and political accountability. It confirms the positive overall impact of decentralized systems, especially when they are well designed and implemented with examples from around the world, including those from Asia and the Pacific.

Author : Wallace E. Oates
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Federal government
ISBN : 0857939947

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Fiscal Federalism by Wallace E. Oates Pdf

This reprinted edition of a classic and truly seminal book, written by one of the leading thinkers in the field, represents the first comprehensive treatment of the economic theory of multi-level government. It explores the specific economic roles of the various levels of government, the assignment of different forms of taxation to central, state (provincial), and local governments, and the fiscal links between tiers of government provided by intergovernmental grants. This reprinted edition includes a new preface that briefly describes the origins of the book and comments on the evolution of the theory and practice of fiscal federalism since its original publication. The primary interest in the book will come from scholars and graduate students interested in multi-level public finance and public economics.

Author : Peter Friedrich
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3830507208

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Fiscal Decentralization by Peter Friedrich Pdf

Author : Jennie Ilene Litvack,Junaid Ahmad,Richard Miller Bird
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821343505

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Rethinking Decentralization in Developing Countries by Jennie Ilene Litvack,Junaid Ahmad,Richard Miller Bird Pdf

In an effort to reduce poverty and improve nutrition, this Bank operation assisted the Indian program Operation Flood to develop the dairy industry in India. This study examines the policy changes instituted to support the aid flow to the dairy sector and discusses the lessons learned and benefits realized through improved dairy production. It also presents suggestions for improvement. This program differs from other Bank efforts in that it focuses on a single commodity to alleviate poverty and raise living standards.

Author : Ehtisham Ahmad,Giorgio Brosio
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 661 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780857932297

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Handbook of Multilevel Finance by Ehtisham Ahmad,Giorgio Brosio Pdf

This Handbook explores and explains new developments in the _second generation‘ theory of public finance, in which benevolent rulers and governments have been replaced by personally motivated politicians and the associated institutions. Following a com

Author : Moussé Sow,Mr. Ivohasina Fizara Razafimahefa
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781475564037

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Fiscal Decentralization and the Efficiency of Public Service Delivery by Moussé Sow,Mr. Ivohasina Fizara Razafimahefa Pdf

This paper explores the impact of fiscal decentralization on the efficiency of public service delivery. It uses a stochastic frontier method to estimate time-varying efficiency coefficients and analyzes the impact of fiscal decentralization on those efficiency coefficients. The findings indicate that fiscal decentralization can improve the efficiency of public service delivery but only under specific conditions. First, the decentralization process requires adequate political and institutional environments. Second, a sufficient degree of expenditure decentralization seems necessary to obtain favorable outcomes. Third, decentralization of expenditure needs to be accompanied by sufficient decentralization of revenue. Absent those conditions, fiscal decentralization can worsen the efficiency of public service delivery.

Author : Mr.Ashoka Mody,Mr.Alessandro Rebucci
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2006-04-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1589063619

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IMF-Supported Programs by Mr.Ashoka Mody,Mr.Alessandro Rebucci Pdf

Research work by the IMF’s staff on the effectiveness of the country programs the organization supports, which has long been carried out, has intensified in recent years. IMF analysts have sought to “open up the black box” by more closely examining program design and implementation, as well as how these influence programs’ effectiveness. Their efforts have also focused on identifying the lending, signaling, and monitoring features of the IMF that may affect member countries’ economic performance. This book reports on a large portion of both the new and the continuing research. It concludes that IMF programs work best where domestic politics and institutions permit the timely implementation of the necessary measures and when a country is vulnerable to, but not yet in, a crisis. It points to the need for a wider recognition of the substantial diversity among IMF member countries and for programs to be tailored accordingly while broadly maintaining the IMF’s general principle of uniformity of treatment.