. We show the potential existence of a poverty trap as a result of decentralization in taxation decisions. …

's decentralization policies and also, in informing future policymaking. In particular, it highlights the importance of (i) a well …

. We show the potential existence of a poverty trap as a result of decentralization in taxation decisions. …

In this paper we use the new Government Revenue Dataset to analyse fiscal decentralization. We find that developed … fiscally decentralized regions. In our econometric analysis, we examine the relationship between fiscal decentralization and … the shadow economy. We hypothesize that decentralization can negatively or positively affect the size of the shadow …

development planning with a wide range of decentralization programs. The reforms gave greater authority, political power, and …, unlike in many developing and transition countries, the decentralization program in Indonesia has not caused major political … or economic problems. However, the decentralization program was ill prepared and not carried out in a logical order for …

) provides little evidence that budget constraints at the cantonal level affect municipal finances and fiscal decentralization …

This paper examines whether revenue decentralization and direct external financial supervision affect the incidence and …