The Theory and Practice of Local Government Reform
The Theory and Practice of Local Government Reform

Author: Brian Dollery

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9781781956687

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'Structural reform has been one of the most important, and yet one of the most neglected, aspects of modern local government. This book represents the first attempt, since the early seventies, at providing a comprehensive account of both the theory and practice of structural reform in local government in developed countries. Using recent policy experience from seven different countries, the authors present seminal theoretical perspectives on structural reforms in local governance and the policy implications deriving from them. Written by well-known scholars of local government from around the world, this volume is a "must-read" for all academics, practitioners, students and policymakers.' - Giorgio Brosio, University of Turin, Italy

Local Government Tax and Land Use Policies in the United States
Local Government Tax and Land Use Policies in the United States

Author: Helen F. Ladd

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13:

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Offers an accessible, nontechnical evaluation of the most recent economic thinking on the nexus between local land use and tax policies. In Part I, the author summarizes the literature on the subject and explores theoretical controversies surrounding issues such as land use regulation as a fiscal tool, the effect of taxes on economic activity, and the success of tax policies to promote economic development. In Parts II and III, a group of experts presents new research on areas including the impact of growth on tax burdens and the shift to land value taxation in urban areas. For students, economists, planners, and policy makers. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Fiscal Federalism and Political Decentralization
Fiscal Federalism and Political Decentralization

Author: Nuria Bosch

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 1848442718

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This highly original book analyzes political decentralization and fiscal federalism in Canada and Germany, both traditional federal countries, and in Spain, a unitarian country engaged in the last two decades in a process of decentralization. The three key issues required for a well designed financing system are analyzed in depth herein, namely: tax assignment, equalization grants (i.e. redistribution of money from the wealthy regions or the national government to poorer regions) and the role of regional government in the administration of taxes. Fiscal Federalism and Political Decentralization will be of particular interest to academics and researchers of economics, public economics, public finance and public choice. It will also appeal to politicians and policy makers as well as organizations and agencies related to the economy and fiscal federalism.

State and Local Finances Under Pressure
State and Local Finances Under Pressure

Author: David L. Sjoquist

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13:

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Exploring the future of state and local government fiscal systems given the numerous pressures they face from economic, legal, technological, demographic and political forces, this book looks at how these multiple forces play out in terms of the changes state and local governments should or are likely to make. changes and that failure to act is likely to result in adverse effects and increasing pressures for modifications that are more difficult to implement and more politically unpalatable. Without reform, state and local fiscal systems will grow increasingly out of sync with economic reality. The authors suggest that government responses are likely to be evolutionary, but that in 25 years the recorded changes will be substantial. trends. Each of the subsequent chapters describes the nature of one of the pressures state and local governments face including: political and legal forces, globalization of business, demographic and technological changes, deregulation of utilities and urban sprawl.

State and Local Financial Instruments
State and Local Financial Instruments

Author: Johnson, Craig L.

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2021-11-09

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1800370938

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The ability of a nation to finance its basic infrastructure is essential to its economic well-being in the 21st century. This second edition of State and Local Financial Instruments covers the municipal securities market in the United States from the perspective of its primary capital financing role in a fiscal federalist system, where subnational governments are responsible for financing the nationÕs essential physical infrastructure.

Fiscal Federalism
Fiscal Federalism

Author: Harvey S. Rosen

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2008-04-15

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 0226726231

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We often think of fiscal decisions as being made by a single government, but in the United States the reality is that an astounding number of entities have the power to tax and spend. State, local, and federal governments all play crucial roles in the U.S. fiscal system, and the interrelation has been the source of continuing controversy. This fact is the focus of the seven papers and commentaries presented in this volume, the result of a conference sponsored by the NBER. The contributors use various quantitative tools to study policy issues, obtaining results that will interest policymakers and researchers working in the areas of taxation and public finance. The first three papers study the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. John Joseph Wallis and Wallace E. Oates look at the extend and evolution of decentralization in the state and local sector; Robert P. Inman examines the growth of federal grants and the structure of congressional decision making; and Jeffrey S. Zax investigates the effects of the number of government jurisdictions on aggregate local public debt and expenditures. The next three papers look at the deductibility of state and local taxes on federal tax returns. Using an econometric analysis, Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Harvey S. Rosen examine the effects of deductibility on revenue sources and level of expenditures. Lawrence B. Lindsey looks at how deductibility affects the level and type of taxation. George R. Zodrow uses a two-sector general equilibrium model to investigate revenue effects of deductibility. Finally, Charles R. Hulten and Robert M. Schwab analyze the problem of developing an accurate estimate of income for the state and local sector, finding that conventional accounting procedures have underestimated the income generated by a startling $100 billion.

The Oxford Handbook of State and Local Government Finance
The Oxford Handbook of State and Local Government Finance

Author: Robert D. Ebel

Publisher: OUP USA

Published: 2012-03-21

Total Pages: 1057

ISBN-13: 9780199765362

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This handbook evaluates the persistent problems in the fiscal systems of state and local governments and what can be done to solve them. Each chapter provides a description of the discipline area, examines major developments in policy practices and research, and opines on future prospects.

Studies in State and Local Public Finance
Studies in State and Local Public Finance

Author: Harvey S. Rosen

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2007-12-01

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 0226726258

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In fiscal year 1981-82, state and local government spending actually exceeded federal nondefense spending. However, past research in public finance has focused on federal spending and policies and paid little attention to the economic problems of state and local governments. Studies in State and Local Public Finance goes far in correcting this omission. Developed from a National Bureau of Economic Research conference on state and local financing, the volume includes papers summarizing and extending recent research as well as commentaries. Covering a wide range of topics, the papers share an empirical orientation and a concern with policy issues. The first two papers look at the role of tax-exempt bonds in local public finance. Their findings suggest that tax policies significantly affect municipal borrowing practices and that financial advantage can be achieved under certain of these practices. Other papers address specific issues related to state and local tax policy: the impact of local taxes on location decisions; efficient road-use charges for trucks; and the relation of income and general sales tax systems over time. Examining issues related to United States federalism, the last paper focuses on the impact of federal grant aid to states. The research and findings these papers report make an important contribution to the study of local public finance and should be of particular interest to policymakers and those involved in private and public financing at the local, state, or federal level.

Fiscal Federalism 2022 Making Decentralisation Work
Fiscal Federalism 2022 Making Decentralisation Work

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2021-12-20

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 9264912959

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Fiscal Federalism 2022 surveys recent trends and policies in intergovernmental fiscal relations and subnational government. Accessible and easy-to-read chapters provide insight into: good practices in fiscal federalism; the design of fiscal equalisation systems; measuring subnational tax and spending autonomy; promoting public sector performance across levels of government; digitalisation challenges and opportunities; the role of subnational accounting and insolvency frameworks; funding and financing of local government public investment; and early lessons from the COVID-19 crisis for intergovernmental fiscal relations.