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A theoretical analysis considers the impact of a typical system of redistributive "fiscal equalization" transfers on the taxing effort of local jurisdictions. More specifically, it shows that the marginal contribution rate, i.e. the rate at which an increase in the tax base is reducing those...
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been removed by fiscal flows during the last two decades. Thus, in Germany where the fiscal federalism is criticised for …
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The paper examines the role of the vertical structure of the public sector for economic growth in Germany in a long?term perspective. A theoretical model shows that, due to spillover effects of public service provision across lower level governments, federal government activities could have...
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Die gegenwärtige Finanzordnung beinhaltet eine starke Umverteilung von Finanzmitteln zwischen Bund und Ländern und unter den Ländern. Es gibt aber auch Elemente der Steuerautonomie. So besteht für die Länder seit 2007 die Möglichkeit, den Satz der Grunderwerbsteuer zu erhöhen. Macht ein...
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This paper exploits a recent devolution of tax setting powers in the German federation to study the effects of fiscal equalization on subnational governments’ tax policy. Based on an analysis of the system of fiscal equalization transfers, we argue that the redistribution of revenues provides...
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Nachdem die Länder Ende 2015 einen Vorschlag zur Neuregelung des Länderfinanzausgleichs emacht hatten, gelang im Oktober 2016 eine Einigung zwischen Bund und Ländern. Der Umsatzsteuervorwegausgleich und der Länderfinanzausgleich (i.e.S.) werden bgeschafft, stattdessen werden der...
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Um mehr unabhängige Forschung zum Einnahmesystem der Europäischen Union anzustoßen und um die gegenwärtige politische Debatte über mögliche Reformen zu bereichern, hat das Bundesministerium der Finanzen ein Forschungsprojekt zur Zukunft der Finanzen der Europäischen Union angestoßen und...
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The German federal government is facing criticism for using the exemption from the national debt brake due to the coronavirus crisis to expand the fiscal leeway for its future energy and climate policies. The budget dispute is taking place against the backdrop of a massive expansion of...
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The paper discusses the proposals of the EU Commission for the reform of the EU fiscal rules. Against the background of the devel-opment of the rules and the experience with the compliance, it becomes clear that the proposals represent a change of course. The decentral-iszed responsibility in...
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