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Making Fiscal Decentralization Work; Cross-Country Experiences
Fedelino, Annalisa - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2010
The question of what makes fiscal decentralization work is faced by many policymakers around the world. This book draws …, and discusses the key factors that help make decentralization sustainable, efficient, and equitable from a macroeconomic …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245906
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Too Small to Fail? Subnational Spending Pressures in Europe
Eyraud, Luc; Badia, Marialuz Moreno - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
The purpose of this paper is to assess whether expenditure decentralization has contributed to weakening fiscal … following questions: (1) does the form of spending decentralization affect the general government fiscal balance?; (2) is there … results indicate that current decentralization models may have some shortcomings and efforts to achieve fiscal consolidation …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010790279
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The Gambia; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This paper discusses Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) 2007–11 for The Gambia. PRSP II builds on the long-term development Vision 2020 of The Gambia. It also takes cognizance of the fact that implementation of PRSP I suffered from revenue shortfalls as the IMF suspended its program...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244972
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On the Design and Effectiveness of Targeted Expenditure Programs
Ahmad, Ehtisham; Martinez, Leonardo - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2004
This paper argues that both horizontal and intertemporal competition among recipient governments are needed in order to ensure incentives for effective utilization of targeted transfers. This has implications for budgeting frameworks and the types of information needed that might be amenable to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005248215
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China's Growth and Integration into the World Economy; Prospects and Challenges
Prasad, Eswar - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2004
China’s transformation into a dynamic private-sector-led economy and its integration into the world economy have been among the most dramatic global economic developments of recent decades. This paper provides an overview of some of the key aspects of recent developments in China’s...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005252521
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Sweden; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
The Selected Issues paper analyzes tax policy trends at the local level in Sweden and assesses the effectiveness of the vertical fiscal policy coordination system. The study reviews Sweden’s local public finances from an international perspective and empirically explores various...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005252600
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Belgium; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2003
This Selected Issues paper analyzes fiscal devolution in Belgium. It examines long-term fiscal strategies for meeting the fiscal burden of population aging. The paper presents estimates of the fiscal costs of population aging in Belgium, and discusses their sensitivity to underlying assumptions....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005252780
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Senegal; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Second Annual Progress Report
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
This paper presents the Annual Progress Report (APR) 2004 on Senegal’s Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP). The APR analyzes the 2004 macroeconomic framework for the purpose of comparing the forecasts under the various scenarios and the results obtained. Budgetary programming and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005252919
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Honduras; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Progress Report
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
The paper reports the progress of the Honduran poverty reduction strategy program, projects, and policy measures. The report provides details on the organization and results of the consultation process, and analyzes the macroeconomic framework for the poverty reduction strategy. An overview of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825005
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Vietnam; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
This paper assesses the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper of Vietnam, known as the Comprehensive Poverty Reduction and Growth Strategy (CPRGS). It is an action program to achieve economic growth and poverty reduction objectives. This paper reviews the objectives and tasks of socio-economic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825145