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A structural approach for analyzing fiscal equalization
(Discussion papers;715, Working paper, 2012-11)Many countries apply cost-equalization and/or fiscal capacity equalization formulas to enable subnational governments to provide comparable service standards at comparable tax rates. This paper demonstrates how measures ... -
A structural approach for measuring fiscal disparities
(Discussion Papers;No. 254, Working paper, 1999)Fiscal disparities arise from differences in costs and capacity to produce a standard package of public services. This paper proposes to use a structural modelling approach as basis for measuring fiscal disparities across ... -
Fiscal and spending behavior of local governments : an empirical analysis based on Norwegian data
(Discussion Papers;No. 196, Working paper, 1997)This paper treats local governments as utility maximizing agents when they allocate resources among different service sectors. We present estimates for eight service sectors, based on a modified version of the extended ... -
The Incentive effects of property taxation: Evidence from Norwegian school districts
(Discussion Papers;No. 484, Working paper, 2006)Abstract: Recent theoretical contributions indicate favorable incentive effects of property taxation on public service providers. The object of this paper is to confront these theories with data from Norwegian school ... -
The relationship between firm mobility and tax level: Empirical evidence of fiscal competition between local governments
(Discussion Papers;No. 424, Working paper, 2005)Abstract: The mobility of the tax base may influence fiscal outcomes. The many theoretical contributions about the role of mobility are not matched by empirical evidence. Existing studies address strategic interaction ...