Government Finance In Developing Countries

Author : Richard Goode
Publisher : Brookings Institution Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0815715714

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Government Finance in Developing Countries by Richard Goode Pdf

Fiscal systems throughout the world have been severely strained in recent years, as governments have assumed more responsibility for economic management. The developing counties, where needs are greatest and resources scarcest, have found their finances especially hard pressed. This book examines a range of issues in government finance that confront developing countries: the formulation and execution of national budget; the objectives, size, and effects of expenditures; the purposes and results of various ways of taxing income, wealth, consumption, exports, or natural resources; the role of foreign and domestic borrowings; and the consequences of financing by money creation. The book also relates fiscal operations to goals such as growth and development, economic stabilization, equitable distribution, and national self-reliance. The author stresses the need to take account of economic and political conditions and particularly administrative capacity when evaluating the suitability of fiscal measures in developing countries.

Author : Vito Tanzi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105034793740

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Public Finance in Developing Countries by Vito Tanzi Pdf

This lively and accessible book discusses the real world fiscal issues in developing countries within a realistic macroeconomic and social framework. It represents the best synthesis currently available of the link between public finance and macroeconomics in developing countries, with emphasis on positive rather than normative aspects. The first part of the book emphasizes the reasons why normatively prescribed policy objectives are often not achieved. The second part includes various chapters that show the close link that exists between developments in the public finances and in the macroeconomic situation of these countries. The impact on inflation and of the real exchange rate on tax revenue is highlighted. The third part discusses various aspects of taxation and the requirements for successful tax reform.

Author : Roy Bahl,Richard M. Bird
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 46,9 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 : International Monetary Fund. Statistics Dept.
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781463903022

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Government Finance Statistics by International Monetary Fund. Statistics Dept. Pdf

The Government Finance Statistics: Compilation Guide for Developing Countries represents a new approach by the IMF's Statistics Department (STA) to assist developing countries to compile government finance statistics (GFS) in accordance with the guidelines of the Government Finance Statistics Manual 2001 (GFSM 2001). The Guide specifically addresses issues relevant to developing countries. The Guide is based on our experience over many years of technical assistance and training to member countries, addressing common problems they face, and answering questions that often arise. Examples, figures, and tables are used to facilitate the reader's understanding of the topics discussed.

Author : Roy W. Bahl,Johannes F. Linn
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105000123377

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Urban Public Finance in Developing Countries by Roy W. Bahl,Johannes F. Linn Pdf

And Evaluation of Local Automotive Taxation. 8. Other Urban Taxes. Policy Objectives. Local Income Taxes. General Sales Taxes. Local Taxes on Industry, Commerce, and Professions. "Terminal" Taxes. Local Sumptuary Taxes. Entertainment Taxes. Minor Local Taxes, Licenses, and Fees. Summary and Evaluation -- Pt. III. User Charges for Urban Services. 9. Issues in Pricing Urban Services. The Efficiency Argument for User Charges. Fiscal Considerations and Full Cost Pricing. Income Distribution Considerations. The Politics and Institutions of Public Service Pricing. 10. Charging for Urban Water Services. Pricing Water Supply Services. Sewerage and Drainage. Summary. 11. Charging for Other Urban Services. Electricity and Telephone Services. Collecting and Disposing of Solid Waste. Mass Transit. Housing. Development Charges -- Pt. IV. Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations. 12. The Structure of Urban Governance. Fiscal Decentralization. The National Structure of Urban Government.

Author : Roy W. Bahl,Paul J. Smoke
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1781957371

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Restructuring Local Government Finance in Developing Countries by Roy W. Bahl,Paul J. Smoke Pdf

Examining cutting-edge issues of international relevance in the ongoing redesign of the South African local government fiscal system, the contributors to this volume analyze the major changes that have taken place since the demise of apartheid. The 1996 Constitution and subsequent legislation dramatically redefined the public sector, mandating the development of democratic local governments empowered to provide a wide variety of key public services. However, the definition and implementation of new local functions and the supporting democratic decision-making and managerial capabilities are emerging more slowly than expected.

Author : Peter McLeod Jackson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UVA:X002215834

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Current Issues in Public Sector Economics by Peter McLeod Jackson Pdf

This volume reviews current developments taking place in public sector economics and covers issues in both public expenditure and taxation. Trends in public spending, and their determinants, are reviewed along with recent developments in the public choice perspective and the analysis of the demand for public goods. Taxation issues include the incentive effects of taxation, tax evasion and compliance costs and taxation in developing countries. The book concludes with a discussion of the public sector and income distribution and fiscal federalism. Other topics include privatization and deregulation.

Author : Alan Richmond Prest
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015056064226

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Public Finance in Underdeveloped Countries by Alan Richmond Prest Pdf

Author : John S. Akin,Nancy Birdsall,David M. De Ferranti
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1987-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821309005

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Financing Health Services in Developing Countries by John S. Akin,Nancy Birdsall,David M. De Ferranti Pdf

This report discusses several different approaches that support reforming health care services in developing countries. For some time now, health care services have been supported by government funds. As demands for improving health care services continue to increase additional demands will be placed on governments to respond. This, however, will not be easy. Slow economic growth and record budget deficits in the 1980's have forced reductions in public spending. Alternative approaches to finance health care services are needed. Such possible changes could involve: decentralization of federal government involvement; the promotion of nongovernment involvement; the imposition of user fees; and, establishing health insurance. Finally, the role of the Bank in pursuing new financing strategies is discussed.

Author : Michael Howard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9766400911

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Public Sector Economics for Developing Countries by Michael Howard Pdf

A discussion of the impact of government revenues and expenditures on economic activity, with special reference to developing countries. Michael Howard raises theoretical and empirical issues relating to the role of the public sector in economic development.

Author : Aditya Narain,Mr.Lev Ratnovski
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2007-09-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781451867916

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Public Financial Institutions in Developed Countries—Organization and Oversight by Aditya Narain,Mr.Lev Ratnovski Pdf

While public financial institutions (such as public development banks) are commonly associated with developing countries, in fact they are prevalent in the developed world as well. We study a sample of public financial institutions in industrialized countries and identify dominant trends in their organization and oversight. While practices in developed countries may be a useful reference point, a more nuanced approach, accounting for the disparity of institutional environment, regulatory capacity, and government accountability and effectiveness, may be required in developing countries. Further investment in the accumulation of evidence and formulation of best practices in the organization and oversight of public financial institutions seems warranted and necessary. This paper was prepared while Mr. Ratnovski was working in the Financial Supervision and Regulation Division during January-April 2006. The authors are grateful to Jonathan Fiechter, David Marston, and participants of an MCM seminar in April 2006 for their helpful comments.

Author : Stephen B. Peterson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317532743

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Public Finance and Economic Growth in Developing Countries by Stephen B. Peterson Pdf

Public finance is crucial to a country’s economic growth, yet successful reform of public finances has been rare. Ethiopia is an example of a country that undertook comprehensive reform of its core financial systems, independent of the IMF and the World Bank, and successfully transformed itself into one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa. With Ethiopia’s twelve-year reform as its guiding case study, this book presents new analytical frameworks to help governments develop better financial reforms. It shows in detail how four core financial systems—budgeting, accounting, planning, and financial information systems—can be reformed. One of the principal findings presented is that governments must establish basic public financial administration before moving to more sophisticated public financial management. Other key findings include the identification of four strategies of reform (recognize, improve, change, and sustain), the centrality of ongoing learning to the process of reform, and the importance of government ownership of reform. This book will be of interest to researchers and policymakers concerned with public finance, developmental economics, and African studies.

Author : J. Boex,J. Martinez-Vazquez
Publisher : Springer
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2006-07-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780230599499

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Local Government Financial Reform in Developing Countries by J. Boex,J. Martinez-Vazquez Pdf

This book analyzes recent local government finance reforms in Tanzania, including the introduction of a formula-based system of intergovernmental grants. Due to the scope and speed of Tanzania's local government finance reforms, the country is becoming one of the best-practice examples of fiscal decentralization reform in Africa.

Author : Anwar Shah
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780821365663

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Local Governance in Developing Countries by Anwar Shah Pdf

This book provides a new institutional economics perspective on alternative models of local governance, offering a comprehensive view of local government organization and finance in the developing world. The experiences of ten developing/transition economies are reviewed to draw lessons of general interest in strengthening responsive, responsible, and accountable local governance. The book is written in simple user friendly language to facilitate a wider readership by policy makers and practitioners in addition to students and scholars of public finance, economics and politics.

Author : Mr.Ke-young Chu,Mr.Richard Hemming
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1991-09-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1557752222

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Public Expenditure Handbook by Mr.Ke-young Chu,Mr.Richard Hemming Pdf

This handbook, edited by Ke-young Chu and Richard Hemming, offers guidance to officials formulating public policy recommendations, so that the aggregate level of public spending conforms with the economy's overall resource capacity. The handbook looks at the impact of public spending on the efficiency of resource use and explores the basis for distinguishing between productive and unproductive spending.