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Österreichs Gemeinden im Kontext der Covid-19-Krise: Finanzausgleich bei steigenden Investitionsbedarfen und sinkenden Einnahmen

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This publication is available in German language only. For a brief English summary see further below. Diese Studie diskutiert die Rolle der österreichischen Gemeinden im Hinblick auf Bildung, Pflege und Klima vor dem Hintergrund der Einnahmen- und Ausgabenentwicklung und des Finanzausgleichs. Die Covid-19-Krise wirkt sich negativ auf die Gemeindefinanzen aus, die Steuerreform verursacht Mindereinnahmen. Zwei Gemeindepakete kompensierten teilweise die krisenbedingten Einnahmenausfälle. Doch die Nettoinvestitionen der Gemeinden sanken im Jahr 2020. Ein Investitionsstau – wie nach der Finanzkrise – könnte zu erheblichen langfristigen Problemen im Bildungs-, Pflege- und Klimabereich führen. Die Studie diskutiert politische Handlungsoptionen, um die Gemeinden im Hinblick auf das Tätigen von wichtigen Investitionen und Zukunftsausgaben in den Kernbereichen Bildung, Klima und Pflege zu unterstützen. Eine zentrale Rolle spielt dabei der kommende Finanzausgleich. English Summary Austria's Municipalities in the Context of the Covid-19 Crisis Fiscal Equalisation in the Face of Rising Investment Needs and Declining Revenue This study discusses the role of Austrian municipalities with regard to education, care and climate against the background of revenue and expenditure developments and fiscal equalisation. The Covid-19 crisis has a negative impact on municipal finances, the tax reform leads to revenue shortfalls. Two municipal packages partially compensated for the crisis-related revenue shortfalls. But the net investments of municipalities declined in 2020. An investment backlog - like after the financial crisis - could lead to significant long-term problems in education, care and climate policy. The study discusses policy options for strengthening the finances of municipalities and their investment activities.

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  • Philipp Heimberger, 2022. "Österreichs Gemeinden im Kontext der Covid-19-Krise: Finanzausgleich bei steigenden Investitionsbedarfen und sinkenden Einnahmen," wiiw Research Reports in German language 20, The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies, wiiw.
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    Keywords

    Gemeinden; Österreich; Investitionen; Finanzausgleich; Fiskalpolitik; Verschuldung; Bildung; Pflege; Klima;
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    JEL classification:

    • H71 - Public Economics - - State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations - - - State and Local Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue
    • H72 - Public Economics - - State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations - - - State and Local Budget and Expenditures
    • H74 - Public Economics - - State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations - - - State and Local Borrowing
    • H75 - Public Economics - - State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations - - - State and Local Government: Health, Education, and Welfare
    • H76 - Public Economics - - State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations - - - Other Expenditure Categories
    • H77 - Public Economics - - State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations - - - Intergovernmental Relations; Federalism

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