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Subnational Fiscal Management in Indian States : A Case Study of Andhra Pradesh
Sarma, J V M - 2002
Andhra Pradesh is one of the pioneering States to earnestly initiate economic and fiscal reform at the Subnational level in India. Prior to the 1996 reform program, the State's budgetary position was under severe stress as in many States in India. The economic growth was below potential,...
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The dynamics of reform of India's federal system
Singh, Nirvikar - 2007
This paper analyzes the process of reform of India's federal system, with a focus on fiscal federalism. We first …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010322727
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Strengthening India's State Finance Commissions : Essential for 'Co-Operative Federalism'
Asher, Mukul G. - 2016
The 73rd and 74th Amendments in 1992 to India's Constitution resulted in the establishment of the third-tier of government comprising of urban local bodies (ULBs) and Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). The amendments mandated the establishment of the State Finance Commissions (SFCs) at every...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012985348
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Federalism in India : Political Economy and Reforms
Rao, M. Govinda; Singh, Nirvikar - 2002
The objective of this paper is to examine the nature of India's federal system, the reforms that have occurred over the last ten years, and what remains to be done. We begin by briefly describing the key federal institutions in India, focusing particularly on the mechanisms for center-state...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014123862
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Asymmetric Federalism in India
Rao, M. Govinda; Singh, Nirvikar - 2004
The focus of this paper is unequal arrangements and special treatment for some units within Indian federalism, namely …. We first explore the conceptual issues - the causes and consequences of asymmetric federalism. Next, we trace the … evolution of Indian federalism and analyze the factors contributing to the asymmetric arrangements in political, administrative …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014072013
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The Political Economy of India's Federal System and its Reform
Rao, M. Govinda; Singh, Nirvikar - 2004
This article examines the nature of India's federal system, and recent and potential reforms in its structure and working. We summarize key federal institutions in India, focusing particularly on the mechanisms for Center-state transfers. These transfers are large, and are the major explicit...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014072164
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Fiscal federalism and decentralization in India
Singh, Nirvikar - 2007
This paper surveys the state of fiscal federalism in India, in the broader context of decentralization. We begin with …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010322717
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The political economy of India's fiscal federal system and its reform
Rao, M. Govinda; Singh, Nirvikar - 2006
This article examines recent and potential reforms in India's fiscal federal system. We summarize key federal institutions in India, including tax and expenditure assignments, and mechanisms for Center-state transfers. We discuss the institutional process by which reforms can and do take place,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010322734
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The political economy of India's fiscal federal system and its reform
Rao, M. Govinda; Singh, Nirvikar - 2006
This article examines recent and potential reforms in India's fiscal federal system. We summarize key federal institutions in India, including tax and expenditure assignments, and mechanisms for Center-state transfers. We discuss the institutional process by which reforms can and do take place,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010285330
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Fiscal federalism and decentralization in India
Singh, Nirvikar - 2007
This paper surveys the state of fiscal federalism in India, in the broader context of decentralization. We begin with …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010285343