Fiscal Federalism 2014

Download or read book Fiscal Federalism 2014 written by Hansjörg Blöchliger and published by OCDE. This book was released on 2013 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers an overview on recent trends and policies in intergovernmental fiscal relations and sub-central government. Accessible chapters provide: insight into how sub-central governments are managing ongoing consolidation, as well as how fiscal decentralisation fosters economic growth and educational attainment; a balanced account of the virtues and limits of tax competition between jurisdictions; an overview of fiscal equalisation policy; and some fascinating background information about past tax and public service reforms.