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Intergovernmental Transfers: Diversity of Terms and Russian Practice

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  • Nataliya V. Golovanova

    (Financial Research Institute, Moscow 127006, Russia)

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The terminology used in numerous publications on the theory of intergovernmental transfers differs from one researcher to another. As for papers in Russian, variations in terms is augmented by differences in their translation. The article presents an overview of different approaches to the classification of transfers; special attention is paid to the relationship of the concepts of conditional and specific-purpose grants. The paper reflects the evolution of the definitions of general grants, subsidies and subventions in various editions of the RF Budget Code, assesses the role of intergovernmental transfers in the consolidated budget of the Russian Federation. The final part of the article lists the latest changes in the Russian system of intergovernmental relations, in particular, the transformation of equalization grants into conditional transfers, which significantly reduces the autonomy of sub-national authorities.

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  • Nataliya V. Golovanova, 2018. "Intergovernmental Transfers: Diversity of Terms and Russian Practice," Finansovyj žhurnal — Financial Journal, Financial Research Institute, Moscow 125375, Russia, issue 2, pages 24-35, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:fru:finjrn:180202:p:24-35
    DOI: 10.31107/2075-1990-2018-2-24-35
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    • H70 - Public Economics - - State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations - - - General
    • H71 - Public Economics - - State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations - - - State and Local Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue
    • H77 - Public Economics - - State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations - - - Intergovernmental Relations; Federalism

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