Bizer, Kilian; Scholl, Rainer - In: Journal of Economics and Statistics (Jahrbuecher fuer … 218 (1999) 5+6, pp. 695-711
Fiscal relations between the German Lander and its communities are characterised by vertical transfers from the Lander to their municipalities. Traditionally the system is discussed vigorously as it serves allocative, redistributive and fiscal objectives at the same time which are at least...