IMF Working Papers

Toward More Effective Redistribution: Reform Options for Intergovernmental Transfers in China

June 1, 2004

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International Monetary Fund. "Toward More Effective Redistribution: Reform Options for Intergovernmental Transfers in China", IMF Working Papers 2004, 098 (2004), accessed 12/21/2025
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Summary

Full implementation of an intergovernmental transfer system based on revenue capacities and expenditure needs could significantly improve both redistribution and equity objectives of the Chinese authorities. This was envisaged in the 1994 fiscal reforms, but the authorities were unable to implement the measures fully. This paper examines mechanisms that might facilitate effective implementation.

Subject: Expenditure, Population and demographics, Public employment, Revenue administration, Total expenditures

Keywords: WP

  • Pages:

    27

  • Volume:

    2004

  • DOI:

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  • Issue:

    098

  • Series:

    Working Paper No. 2004/098

  • Stock No:

    WPIEA0982004

  • ISBN:

    9781451852172

  • ISSN:

    1018-5941