Fiscal Federalism
A Comparative Introduction
ISBN13: 9780195432381ISBN10: 019543238X
Paperback,
104 pages
Jan 2010,
In Stock
Price:
$11.95 (06)Description
Fiscal Federalism: A Comparative Introduction is a concise introduction to the ways in which the world's federations manage their finances. Topics covered include the distribution of taxation powers among different levels of government; regional equalization schemes; authority over natural resource revenues; and the impact of federal systems of government on pension, welfare, and income assistance programs.Features
- CONCISE and NON-TECHNICAL: Provides politicians, officials, citizens, and students with an overview of fiscal federalism, drawing on the relevant work of economists and political scientists. It is practical in tone and uses everyday, non-specialist language.
- ACCESSIBLE: Each chapter has five to nine sections that open with a capsule paragraph outlining the essential point, which is then elaborated. Inset boxes illustrate the range of federal experiences or give key case examples. Further Readings and The Forum of Federations' website (www.forumfed.org) provide important source references.
- EXTENSIVE FEEDBACK: This book will be used and "road tested" by the Forum of Federations in its work around the world.
- RELEVANT: Debates around money are perennial in federations, and outcomes evolve with different parties in power, shifts in regional wealth, and changes in the prevailing wisdom. The dynamic and critical role of fiscal federalism makes it one of the most studied aspects of federalism.
Reviews
"A comprehensive and lucid treatment of the subject...written in jargon-free language and grounded in world-wide practice so as to keep the reader engaged from start to finish...It is a landmark contribution."--Anwar Shah, World Bank Institute
About the Author(s)
George Anderson became president of the Forum of Federations in June 2005. He was previously Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Canada, from May 2002 until May 2005. He also served as Deputy Minister (Intergovernmental Affairs) in the Privy Council Office beginning in August 1996. He is the author of Federalism: An Introduction (OUP 2008).
