Download Full eBooks in PDF
Fiscal Federalism In Switzerland Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle version is available to download in english. Read online anytime anywhere directly from your device. Click on the download button below to get a free pdf file of Fiscal Federalism In Switzerland book. This book definitely worth reading, it is an incredibly well-written.
Author : Stephan Bieri
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : IND:39000002066293
Author : Bernard Dafflon,Krisztina Tóth
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Decentralization in government
ISBN : 9780050627099
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. In spite of the substantial differences in the tradition and current practice of intergovernmental fiscal relations, transition economies may learn valuable lessons from the Swiss case in the fields of direct democracy, horizontal cooperation, expenditure and revenue assignment, and fiscal discipline. Among other conclusions, the authors suggest that subnational authorities can effectively fend off recentralization attempts of the central government if they engage in spontaneous cooperation to enhance the efficiency of public service provision. Together with an adequate fiscal equalization scheme, interjurisdictional cooperation also permits the reconciliation of the objective of an increasing devolution of powers with the existing regional disparities. The authors also show that the principle of subsidiarity can best be safeguarded by anchoring the expenditure and revenue powers of subnational governments in the constitution or in a similarly strong law. With regard to fiscal discipline, the combination of a "golden rule" with direct democratic instruments of budget control is proven to be successful in enhancing the accountability of local politicians toward their constituencies.
Author : Bernard Dafflon,Krisztina T??th
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:931674823
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. In spite of the substantial differences in the tradition and current practice of intergovernmental fiscal relations, transition economies may learn valuable lessons from the Swiss case in the fields of direct democracy, horizontal cooperation, expenditure and revenue assignment, and fiscal discipline. Among other conclusions, the authors suggest that subnational authorities can effectively fend off recentralization attempts of the central government if they engage in spontaneous cooperation to enhance the efficiency of public service provision. Together with an adequate fiscal equalization scheme, interjurisdictional cooperation also permits the reconciliation of the objective of an increasing devolution of powers with the existing regional disparities. The authors also show that the principle of subsidiarity can best be safeguarded by anchoring the expenditure and revenue powers of subnational governments in the constitution or in a similarly strong law. With regard to fiscal discipline, the combination of a "golden rule" with direct democratic instruments of budget control is proven to be successful in enhancing the accountability of local politicians toward their constituencies.
Author : Nicolas Schmitt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Federal government
ISBN : UCAL:B4174134
This title offers readers an insight into one of the most sophisticated constitutional and political systems of the world. Very little has been written in English on the differenent levels of government.
Author : Andreas Ladner,Nils Soguel,Yves Emery,Sophie Weerts,Stéphane Nahrath
Publisher : Springer
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783319923819
Swiss citizens approve of their government and the way democracy is practiced; they trust the authorities and are satisfied with the range of services Swiss governments provide. This is quite unusual when compared to other countries. This open access book provides insight into the organization and the functioning of the Swiss state. It claims that, beyond politics, institutions and public administration, there are other factors which make a country successful. The authors argue that Switzerland is an interesting case, from a theoretical, scientific and a more practice-oriented perspective. While confronted with the same challenges as other countries, Switzerland offers different solutions, some of which work astonishingly well.
Author : Anwar Shah
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780773560444
Contributors provide a fascinating account of how federal countries are confronting the traditional challenges of conflicts over division of fiscal powers while also coping with emerging challenges of globalization and citizen empowerment arising from the information revolution. They analyze how relationships and roles in different orders of government are being reshaped and show how local solutions inspired by global principles help strengthen government accountability and improve the quality of life for citizens.
Author : Blöchliger Hansjörg,Vammalle Camila
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264119970
This book describes and examines reforms of fiscal federalism and local government in 10 OECD countries implemented over the past decade.
Author : H. Kriesi,P. Farago,M. Kohli,M. Zarin-Nejadan
Publisher : Springer
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2005-06-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230523586
This volume presents the major findings involved in a large scale research programme to describe and analyse the transformation of contemporary Swiss society. The contributions focus on three key areas: the Swiss way of life, the Swiss labour market and the country's political institutions. The chapters give an idea of current trends in Swiss society, each one framing their argument in a comparative perspective.
Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264912953
Fiscal Federalism 2022 surveys recent trends and policies in intergovernmental fiscal relations and subnational government. Accessible and easy-to-read chapters provide insight into: good practices in fiscal federalism; the design of fiscal equalisation systems; measuring subnational tax and spending autonomy; promoting public sector performance across levels of government; digitalisation challenges and opportunities; the role of subnational accounting and insolvency frameworks; funding and financing of local government public investment; and early lessons from the COVID-19 crisis for intergovernmental fiscal relations.
Author : Richard Eccleston,Richard E. Krever
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Comparative government
ISBN : 1784717770
The global financial crisis had a dramatic short-term effect on federal relations and, as the twelve case studies in this illuminating book show, set in place a new set of socio-political factors that are shaping the longer-run process of institutional change in federal systems. The Future of Federalism illustrates how an understanding of these complex dynamics is crucial to the development of policies needed for effective and sustainable federal governance in the 21st century. The book finds that growing fiscal pressures are interacting with domestic political variables to produce country specific federal dynamics. Arguably the first detailed study of the medium term impact of the financial crisis and its aftermath on federal governance, this volume highlights how growing budget pressures are contributing to increased centralisation in many federations, while in others national governments are devolving power to appease regional grievances and preserve the federal union. Contributions from leading federalism and public finance scholars test recent theoretical explanations of change in federal systems against the experiences of a diverse cross-section of federal jurisdictions. The case studies include both established federations and 'federalizing' jurisdictions, such as the UK and China, and highlights the complex dynamics which shape the evolution of federal governance Comprehensive and interdisciplinary, this timely book will appeal to students and scholars - from political science, economics and law - studying federalism, governance studies and comparative political economy. It is essential reading for public officials and policy makers interested in intergovernmental relations, public finance and budgeting and tax policy. Contributors include: J.R. Afonso, D.M. Brown, C. Colino, T.J. Conlan, L. de Mello, E. del Pino, R. Eccleston, R. Hortle, R. Jha, R. Krever, S. Lee, R. Mabugu, E. Massetti, P. Mellor, J. Schnellenbach, N. Soguel, C. Wong
Author : Daniel Béland,André Lecours,Gregory P. Marchildon,Haizhen Mou,M. Rose Olfert
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-08
Category : Canada
ISBN : 9781442635418
"Fiscal Federalism and Equalization Policy in Canada is a concise book that aims to increase public understanding of equalization and fiscal federalism by providing a comparative and multidisciplinary perspective on the history, politics, and economics of equalization policy in Canada. The authors provide a brief history of the equalization program, a discussion of key economic debates concerning the role of that program and its effects, an analysis of the politics of equalization as witnessed over the last decade, and an exploration of the relationship between equalization and other components of fiscal federalism, particularly the Canada Health Transfer and the Canada Social Transfer. The result is an analysis of equalization that draws from the best scholarship available in the fields of economics, economic history, political science, public policy, and political sociology."--
Author : Eva Maria Belser,Thea Bächler,Sandra Egli,Lawrence Zünd
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-25
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789004394612
This book examines different approaches by which states characterised by federal or decentralized arrangements reconcile equality and autonomy. In case studies from four continents, leading experts analyse the challenges of ensuring institutional, social and economic equality whilst respecting the competences of regions and the rights of groups.
Author : Robert D. Ebel,Serdar Yilmaz
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Central-local government relations
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Author : Adrian Vatter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-06-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351865821
The political and economic crisis of EU integration has made it increasingly apparent how challenging it is to bring together different sovereign cultures, languages and regions into a single political system. Switzerland – being one of the three classic federations in the world – can provide insights, particularly in relation to the accommodation of cultural, linguistic, religious and regional diversity, which can help tackle contemporary challenges. This book describes and analyses the characteristics, institutions, and processes of Swiss federalism, along with its combination of stability and change. It presents a comprehensive study of the federal system of Switzerland, where it comes from, how it operates, and the way it has changed of late. This will allow readers to appreciate the specific and current answers the Swiss case offers to the main questions raised by wider federal research. This text will be of key interest to scholars and students in federalism and territorial politics, political institutions, local and regional government studies, multi-level governance and more broadly to European and comparative politics.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111048133
Switzerland shows one of the lowest rates of interregional disparities in OECD countries. However, many cohesion-favouring policies, such as support for agriculture, public service provision, public procurement and investment, and fiscal equalisation, have come under strain in the last decade. Moreover, new territorial issues have emerged, such as growing imbalances within metropolitan areas or the modernisation of traditional industries. The review thus points to the need to redesign regional policy. The ongoing reform of fiscal federalism, supposed to foster subnational autonomy and to reduce disparities more effectively, is an important step towards balanced regional development. The review emphasises the need to extend regional policy to the entire country, and to link it more strongly to spatial planning, in order to ensure that all regions benefit from the advantages of liberalisation and globalisation. The Territorial Review of Switzerland is integrated into a wider programme of National and Regional Territorial Reviews undertaken by the OECD Territorial Development Policy Committee. The overall aim of the territorial review series is to provide practical policy advice to national and regional government.
