Making Fiscal Decentralization Work: Cross-Country Experiences (Op271) IMF Occasional Paper #271 |
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| International Monetary Fund, |
| ISBN: | 978-1-58906-985-5 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2010 |
| Publisher: | International Monetary Fund
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $51.95 |
Book Description:
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The question of what makes fiscal decentralization work is faced by many policymakers around the world. This book draws on both the relevant literature and policy and technical advice provided by the IMF to a wide range of member countries, and discusses the key factors that help make decentralization sustainable, efficient, and equitable from a macroeconomic perspective. It focuses on institutional reforms (in the revenue and expenditure assignments to different levels of government,...
More DescriptionThe question of what makes fiscal decentralization work is faced by many policymakers around the world. This book draws on both the relevant literature and policy and technical advice provided by the IMF to a wide range of member countries, and discusses the key factors that help make decentralization sustainable, efficient, and equitable from a macroeconomic perspective. It focuses on institutional reforms (in the revenue and expenditure assignments to different levels of government, the design of intergovernmental transfers, and public financial management systems) that are suited to different countries circumstances, and their appropriate sequencing.