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Record Nr.

UNINA9910778573403321

Titolo

Intergovernmental reforms in the Russian federation : : one step forward, two steps back? / / Migara O. De Silva ... [and others]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, D.C. : , : World Bank, , c2009

ISBN

1-282-26766-3

9786612267666

0-8213-7968-2

Descrizione fisica

xv, 135 pages : illustrations, map ; ; 23 cm

Collana

Directions in development. Public sector governance

Altri autori (Persone)

De SilvaMigara <1956->

Disciplina

336.47

Soggetti

Intergovernmental fiscal relations - Russia (Federation)

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 117-123) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Is fiscal decentralization necessary? -- Administrative and territorial divisions -- History of intergovernmental relations -- Intergovernmental design -- Federalism Russian style.

Sommario/riassunto

This study represents the most comprehensive review of fiscal federalism in the Russian Federation, presenting a strong case for greater decentralization. Given its vast size, immense diversity - including economic, geographic, cultural, ethnic, and historical differences across regions - Russia is a prime candidate for decentralization. By succinctly surveying the literature on fiscal decentralization and clearly spelling out the main concepts, the volume sets the stage for the subsequent description of the fiscal system in Russia and its evolution through a succession of reforms guided by a