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Fiscal Decentralization And Economic Growth: Spending Versus Revenue Decentralization

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  • NORMAN GEMMELL
  • RICHARD KNELLER
  • ISMAEL SANZ

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  • Norman Gemmell & Richard Kneller & Ismael Sanz, 2013. "Fiscal Decentralization And Economic Growth: Spending Versus Revenue Decentralization," Economic Inquiry, Western Economic Association International, vol. 51(4), pages 1915-1931, October.
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