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The Theory and Practice of Equalization

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Robin Boadway () (Department of Economics, Queen's University)

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This paper presents a selective and non-technical survey of the role of intergovernmental equalization transfers as a device for achieving efficiency in the allocation of labor across regions in a decentralized nation, and for achieving fiscal equity among residents of various regions. We discuss some of the issues that arise in attempting to put the principles of equalization into practice.

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Paper provided by Queen's University, Department of Economics in its series Working Papers with number 1016.

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Date of creation: Oct 2003
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Keywords: Equalization; Intergovernmental Transfers;

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H77 - Public Economics - - State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations - - - Intergovernmental Relations; Federalism

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