Title: Promise and reality of fiscal decentralization

Authors: Bahl, Roy

Place: Singapore [etc.]

Publisher: World scientific

Year: 2009

PAGE: 1--26

Subject: Rural Decentralization and Local Governance

Keywords: decentralization in government, budgetary policy, fiscal policy, local government, finance

Abstract: This paper considers the costs and benefits of fiscal decentralization, trends in the practice of decentralizing budgets, and the policy interventions used to strengthen the financial autonomy of local government in developing countries. Subjects include local taxation and budget constraints.

URL: https://www.worldscibooks.com/etextbook/6888/6888_chap01.pdf

Document type: Portal