In 1997, Brazil approved a new law establishing the regulatory framework of oil and gas industry. One of the most important changes was the distribution of petroleum rents to states and Municipalities. The volume received by each municipality varies considerably, since it depends on a range of...

We setup a model in which the residents of two neighboring municipalities can use the services provided by public infrastructures located in both jurisdictions. If services are either complements or substitutes in use, the municipalities strategically interact when investing in infrastructures;...

Preface and acknowledgments / Michael A. Pagano. Overview. Introduction / Casey Sebetto. White Papers. Local government long-term liabilities : pensions, other postemployment benefits, and infrastructure / Martin J. Luby, Gary Strong, and David Saustad -- Contemporary fiscal challenges and...