Download or read book Intergovernmental Reforms in the Russian Federation written by Migara O. De Silva and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2009-07-29 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study is a comprehensive review of fiscal federalism in the Russian Federation. It presents a strong case for greater 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 desire on the part of Russian policymakers to craft a workable system of fiscal federalism. The authors not only describe the state of fiscal federalism in Russia at its key turning points, but they also provide insightful critical assessments of the reforms introduced at each stage. The book is rich with examples, which makes it an easy and exciting reading. The book's analysis of the history gives perspective to the authors' assessment of the current state of Russia's federalism. The authors make a strong case for greater decentralization in Russia based not only on the traditional economic benefits of fiscal federalism but also on the political benefits from local government competition. The richness of detail and the careful tracing of the reforms over the past nearly two decades also mean that this study will be an invaluable guide to both current observers with academic and policy interest in the recent fiscal federalism reforms as well as Russia's fiscal evolution since the early 1990s and its current fiscal challenges.
Download or read book International Public Administration Reform written by Nick Manning and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2004 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book International Public Administration Reform written by Nick Manning and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2004 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation This book examines the relevance and lessons of public sector reforms undertaken in a wide range of other countries over the last ten to fifteen years and provides practical suggestions for implementing public administration reform for policy makers and reformers in countries such as the Russian Federation.
Download or read book The Russian Federation in Transition written by Ms.Benedicte Vibe Christensen and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 1993-09-01 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper discusses Russia’s balance of payments developments in recent years: the initial macroeconomic imbalances and systemic shocks which set the stage for the critical balance of payments difficulties Russia faced in the early 1990s; the lessons from the early phases of Russia’s economic reforms; the choices faced by the Russian Government and the international community in supporting the government’s reform efforts; and the external debt situation. This analysis also points to external adjustment issues which Russia will face in the period ahead, including the potential for an early reversal of the export decline and the nature of external financing and debt problems.
Download or read book Rethinking Russian Federalism written by Johnny Rodin and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Russia s Transition to a New Federalism written by Jorge Martinez-Vazquez and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WBI Learning Resources discuss issues in economic development policy and lessons from experience in a way that can be understood by non-specialists. This is the first in a series that will look at governance and decentralisation and looks at the implications of federalism on the growth of Russia's economy. In particular it looks at the impact of fiscal decentralisation as the way intergovernmental finances are resolved influences the transition and macroeconomic stability.
Download or read book Reforming Regional local Finance in Russia written by Jorge Martinez-Vazquez and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2006 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication examines the current state of Russia's system of government at regional and local level in relation to tax policy and the related reforms implemented over the past decade. It looks at the size and structure of jurisdictions, expenditure and revenue, transfers and borrowing; considers reform options based on international practices; and discusses likely challenges arising from the implementation of proposed intergovernmental reforms. This publication complements another World Bank Institute publication ('Russia's transition to a new federalism' (2001, ISBN 082134840X) which focuses on federal-regional relations and the impact of fiscal decentralisation.
Download or read book Defining Federalism in Russia written by Elizabeth Pascal and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Federalism Power and the North written by John F. Young and published by Centre for European Russian and Eurasian Studies University. This book was released on 2007 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Russian Electricity Reform written by International Energy Agency and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Russian Government has embarked on an ambitious reform programme for its electricity sector, as part of its economic growth strategy. This publication examines the key challenges and opportunities involved in the proposed reforms, such as creation of market structures and regulatory frameworks to foster competition; as well as related issues such as the need for complementary energy reforms in the Russian natural gas sector.
Download or read book The Politics of Local Government in Russia written by Alfred B. Evans and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2004 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to the Constitution of the Russian Federation, adopted in 1993, local autonomy is one of the fundamental principles of the constitutional system. The Politics of Local Government in Russia aims to provide a dedicated and comprehensive discussion of the pursuit of local self-government in contemporary Russia where "local" refers to the third tier of government beyond federal and regional governments. Some of the ablest scholars in the field focus on the existing institutional and social climate for municipal and district level government in Russia while placing recent reforms in a comparative and historical perspective.
Download or read book The Routledge International Handbook to Welfare State Systems written by Christian Aspalter and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developing countries may not have full-fledged welfare states like those we find in Europe, but certainly they have welfare state systems. For comparative social policy research the term "welfare state systems" has many advantages, as there are numerous different types/models of welfare state systems around the world. This path-breaking book, edited by Christian Aspalter, brings together leading experts to discuss social policy in 25 countries/regions around the world. From the most advanced welfare state systems in Scandinavia and Western Central Europe to the developing powers of Brazil, China, India, Russia, Mexico and Indonesia, each country-specific chapter provides a historical overview, discusses major characteristics of the welfare state system, analyzes country-specific problems, as well as critical current and future trends for further discussions, while also providing one additional major focal point/issue for greater in-depth analysis. This book breaks new ground in ideal-typical welfare regime theory, identifying now in total 10 worlds of welfare capitalism. It provides broad perspectives on critical challenges which welfare state systems in the developing and developed world alike must address now and in the future. It will be of great interest to all scholars and students of social policy, social development, development and health economists, public policy, health policy, sociology, social work and social policy makers and administrators. This book is a reference book for researchers and social policy administrators; it can also serve as a textbook for courses on comparative social policy, international social policy and international social development.
Download or read book Reforming the International Financial System for Development written by Jomo Kwame Sundaram and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2011-01-17 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 1944 Bretton Woods conference created new institutions for international economic governance. Though flawed, the system led to a golden age in postwar reconstruction, sustained economic growth, job creation, and postcolonial development. Yet financial liberalization since the 1970s has involved deregulation and globalization, which have exacerbated instability, rather than sustained growth. In addition, the failure of Bretton Woods to provide a reserve currency enabled the dollar to fill the void, which has contributed to periodic, massive U.S. trade deficits. Our latest global financial crisis, in which all these weaknesses played a part, underscores how urgently we must reform the international financial system. Prepared for the G24 research program, a consortium of developing countries focused on financial issues, this volume argues that such reforms must be developmental. Chapters review historical trends in global liquidity, financial flows to emerging markets, and the food crisis, identifying the systemic flaws that contributed to the recent downturn. They challenge the effectiveness of recent policy and suggest criteria for regulatory reform, keeping in mind the different circumstances, capacities, and capabilities of various economies. Essays follow ongoing revisions in international banking standards, the improved management of international capital flows, the critical role of the World Trade Organization in liberalizing and globalizing financial services, and the need for international tax cooperation. They also propose new global banking and reserve currency arrangements.
Download or read book OECD Fiscal Federalism Studies Institutions of Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations Challenges Ahead written by Korea Institute of Public Finance and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-18 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes an interdisciplinary look at how the institutions of intergovernmental fiscal relations are shaped, drawing on work by both academics and practitioners in the field.
Download or read book Russia Rebounds written by Mr.David Edwin Wynn Owen and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2003-09-09 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Russia Rebounds analyzes Russia’s dramatic economic recovery since the country’s 1998 financial crisis, emphasizing macroeconomic issues and fiscal and banking sector reforms. The crisis was a massive shock to the system and a considerable surprise to both Russians and foreign investors, who a year before had come to think that the worst of the transition from a centrally planned to a market economy was over. Macroeconomic performance since the crisis has been impressive. The book assesses the contribution of various factors underlying this recovery and highlights key policy challenges to ensure its sustainability.
Download or read book Routledge Handbook of Russian Politics and Society written by Graeme Gill and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-03 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is an ever-burgeoning number of books analyzing the Russian experience, or aspects of it. This Handbook is the first single volume which gives both a broad survey of the literature as well as highlighting the cutting edge research in the area. Through both empirical data and theoretical investigation each chapter in the Routledge Handbook Russian of Politics and Society examines both the Russian experience and the existing literature, points to research trends, and identifies issues that remain to be resolved. Offering focused studies of the key elements of Russian social and political life, the book is organized into the following broad themes: General introduction Political institutions Political Economy Society Foreign Policy Politically, economically, and socially, Russia has one of the most interesting development trajectories of any major country. This Handbook seeks to answer questions about democratic transition, the relationship between the market and democracy, stability and authoritarian politics, the development of civil society, the role of crime and corruption, and the creation of a market economy. Providing a comprehensive resource for scholars and policy makers alike, this book is an important contribution to the study of Russian Studies, Eastern European studies, and International Relations.
Download or read book OECD Territorial Reviews The Krasnoyarsk Agglomeration Russian Federation written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-13 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This review examines the Krasnoyarsk Agglomeration’s performance and potential with reference to such critical challenges as internal and external connectivity, human capital formation and innovation.
