ISBN:
9781784715113
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (viii, 367 Seiten)
Series Statement:
Studies in fiscal federalism and state-local finance
Series Statement:
Edward Elgar books
Series Statement:
Elgaronline
Series Statement:
Edward Elgar E-Book Archive
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Multi-level finance and the Euro crisis
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Multi-level finance and the Euro crisis
DDC:
332.4/94
Keywords:
Schuldenkrise
;
EU-Finanzbeziehungen
;
Eurozone
;
Fiscal policy
;
Economic policy
;
Euro.
;
European currency unit.
;
Monetary policy European Union countries.
;
European Union countries Economic policy.
;
Electronic books
;
Euro
;
Finanzpolitik
;
Wirtschaftskrise
Abstract:
pt. I. Managing subnational liabilities in Europe --pt. II. Incipient problems in the biggest countries in Europe -- pt. III. The troubled countries of southern Europe -- pt. IV. Cities, the olympics and growth -- pt. V. Accession states -- pt. VI. Some general lessons.
Abstract:
Representing a unique contribution to the analysis and discussion of the unfolding Eurozone crisis in terms of the relationship between central and local government, this book addresses a number of important fiscal and political economy questions. To what extent have local and regional governments contributed to the crisis? To what degree have sub-national services and investments borne the brunt of the adjustments? How have multi-level fissures affected tensions between different levels of government from the supranational to the local? This volume covers these and many other critical issues that have been largely ignored despite their relevance. The book first addresses general issues of fiscal coordination and management across levels of government in the context of incentives, which can be altered by the existence of a supranational tier. The country-specific chapters, prepared by leading experts, provide a thorough review of the key problems of multi-levels of government in the biggest economies in the Eurozone (France and Germany) and Southern Europe (Portugal, Spain, Italy and Greece). In further chapters the juxtaposition of Barcelona and Turin provides an opportunity to evaluate large investments in a multi-level context, associated, in this case, with the Olympics. Macedonia provides a discussion of the related issues in an EU accession country. As a whole, the book explores the long-term impact of the crisis on local service delivery and investment, and the consequences for sustainable growth and political cohesion. It also offers rarely found insights and suggestions to increase the stability and strength of multi-level European institutions. This is an enlightening resource for all those, from academics and graduates to policy makers and practitioners, seeking a comprehensive understanding of European fiscal, federal and financial issues
DOI:
10.4337/9781784715113
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