The impact assessment of macroeconomic policies on public health expenditure is very relevant in Indian economy because of tax reform, fiscal consoli- dation, and expenditure policy reform. These have been undertaken after economic liberalization in order to sustain a high economic growth....

This article uses Puerto Rico's ongoing financial crisis as an opportunity to explore complex policy issues that arise when a federalist regime's central government must decide whether – and how – to assist a struggling subnational government entity. It first describes Puerto Rico's dramatic...

In the post-pandemic environment, local governments must confront a challenging fiscal environment. Drawing on insights provided over the years by Richard Bird, the author re-examines certain pervasive themes found in discussions and analysis of municipal finance, such as the merits of...