Introduction: Impact of Fiscal Transfers on Local Democracy

Governance and public management 2026 Book chapter Open access

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Authors: Juraj Nemec, Michal Plaček, Purshottama Sivanarain Reddy
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-95674-4_1
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Abstract

Over the years, we can observe a dynamic development of fiscal federalismFiscal federalism theories. The original theories were concerned with the optimal distribution of revenues and expenditures between localLocal expenditure and central governments. Contemporary theories focus not only on the problem of optimal resource allocationAllocation and provision of public services but also look at the broader social impact, e.g. on minorities, democracy, participationParticipation, and the like.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Local Government Finance and Decentralization Political Systems and Governance Politics Economics and Education Policy

Publication details

Journal / source
Governance and public management
Pages
1–12
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter