Local Government Finance and Decentralization
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This cluster of papers explores the topic of fiscal decentralization and governance, with a focus on political economy and the provision of local public goods. It covers aspects such as intergovernmental fiscal relations, tax competition, economic growth, and the impact of decentralization on development. The papers analyze the implications of fiscal decentralization for local government, accountability, and service delivery.
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local government finance; fiscal federalism; vital statistics; fiscal decentralization; property tax; local government revenue; local taxation; intergovernmental transfers; town officers; municipal budget; local budgets; selectmen; town treasurer; town government; local government spending; municipal expenditures; municipal taxation; municipal debt; fiscal transfers; municipal bonds; municipal borrowing; county finance; local government budgeting; school boards; fiscal autonomy
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Morton address: 36253100820154394 · morton4x16-v1
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