The Oxford Handbook of State and Local Government Finance

The Oxford Handbook of State and Local Government Finance
Author: Robert D. Ebel
Publisher: OUP USA
Total Pages: 1057
Release: 2012-03-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780199765362

This handbook evaluates the persistent problems in the fiscal systems of state and local governments and what can be done to solve them. Each chapter provides a description of the discipline area, examines major developments in policy practices and research, and opines on future prospects.

Management Policies in Local Government Finance

Management Policies in Local Government Finance
Author: John R. Bartle
Publisher: International City/County Management Association(ICMA)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Local finance
ISBN: 9780873267656

At a time when the slow pace of economic recovery and continuing reductions in state and federal assistance underscore our need for strong leadership in financial management, this volume offers a deeper understanding of financial theory and practice for its own sake.

Studies in State and Local Public Finance

Studies in State and Local Public Finance
Author: Harvey S. Rosen
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2007-12-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0226726258

In fiscal year 1981-82, state and local government spending actually exceeded federal nondefense spending. However, past research in public finance has focused on federal spending and policies and paid little attention to the economic problems of state and local governments. Studies in State and Local Public Finance goes far in correcting this omission. Developed from a National Bureau of Economic Research conference on state and local financing, the volume includes papers summarizing and extending recent research as well as commentaries. Covering a wide range of topics, the papers share an empirical orientation and a concern with policy issues. The first two papers look at the role of tax-exempt bonds in local public finance. Their findings suggest that tax policies significantly affect municipal borrowing practices and that financial advantage can be achieved under certain of these practices. Other papers address specific issues related to state and local tax policy: the impact of local taxes on location decisions; efficient road-use charges for trucks; and the relation of income and general sales tax systems over time. Examining issues related to United States federalism, the last paper focuses on the impact of federal grant aid to states. The research and findings these papers report make an important contribution to the study of local public finance and should be of particular interest to policymakers and those involved in private and public financing at the local, state, or federal level.

Local Public Finance

Local Public Finance
Author: René Geissler
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2021-04-20
Genre: Law
ISBN: 3030674665

This book is based upon a comparative public administration research project, initiated by the Hertie School of Governance (Germany) and the Bertelsmann Foundation (Germany) and supported by a network of researchers from many EU countries. It analyzes both the regimes and the practices of local fiscal regulation in 21 European countries. The book brings together key findings of this research project. The regulatory discussion is not limited to the prominent issue of fiscal rules but focuses on every component of regulation. Beyond this, the book covers affiliated topics such as the impact of regulation for local governments, evolution of regulation, administrative costs and crisis prevention. The various book chapters throughout provide a broad picture of local public finance regulation in theory and in practice, using different theoretical and national lenses for the analysis. Furthermore, the authors investigate the effects of budgetary constraints and higher-level regulatory efforts on local governments and on democracy and public services in every European country. This book fills a gap with respect to the lack of discussion on local government finance from an international, comparative perspective and, in particular, the regulation of local public finance. With its mix of authors, this book will be useful for practitioners as well as for scholars and for theory-driven research.

Oregon Blue Book

Oregon Blue Book
Author: Oregon. Office of the Secretary of State
Publisher:
Total Pages: 232
Release: 1895
Genre: Oregon
ISBN:

Introduction to Local Government Finance

Introduction to Local Government Finance
Author: Kara A. Millonzi
Publisher: Unc School of Government
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Local finance
ISBN: 9781560119241

Finance is a cornerstone of local government operations, cutting across multiple departments within a unit and defining the duties of many local government officials and employees. This book provides an overview of budgeting and financial management laws applicable to local governments and public authorities in North Carolina.

Recommended Budget Practices

Recommended Budget Practices
Author: National Advisory Council on State and Local Budgeting (United States)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 78
Release: 1998-06-01
Genre: Budget
ISBN: 9780891252405

Local Public Finance and Economics

Local Public Finance and Economics
Author: Harry Kitchen
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 521
Release: 2019-09-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030219860

Globalization and the information revolution have highlighted the catalytic role of local governments for improving economic and social outcomes at the local level as well as growing the national economy by enhancing international competitiveness. This comprehensive account of local public finance and economics brings together principles and better practices for improving quality and access of local public services provision. The volume covers assignment of responsibilities; jurisdictional design; local service delivery; local regulation; local self-financing options such as income, sales, property and environmental taxation, user charges and fees; infrastructure finance options; and higher order government financing of local governments. The treatment is non-technical and suitable for a wide variety of audiences including scholars, instructors, students, media, policy advisers and practitioners.

Urban Public Finance

Urban Public Finance
Author: D. Wildasin
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2013-09-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1136473033

Considers such issues as the effect of local government policies on migration, the optimal size of cities, tax and expenditure capitalization, the economics of intergovernmental transfers, tax exporting and tax competition.