Fiscal Federalism in the European Union - 9780415202626

Taylor & Francis

Combining theoretical and empirical analysis this book explores the core issues of fiscal federalism in the European context. > To what extent should local and regional governments in the European Union be allowed to determine their own fiscal policies?This book explores the core issues of fiscal federalism in the European context. It combines theoretical and empirical analysis in addressing such questions as:* what sort of fiscal federalism is appropriate in the European Community* what are the dangers of more centralization* what are the costs of greater decentralization > PART I Europe and fiscal federalism 1 A comparative view of local finances in EU member countries: are there any lessons to be drawn? 2 Developing fiscal federalism in Eastern Europe 3 Stabilisation policy in the European Monetary Union and fiscal federalism PART II The state of fiscal federalism in Europe 4 Fiscal federalism in Austria: facts and new Developments 5 Local government in Denmark 6 Local taxat.