How Should Subnational Government Borrowing Be Regulated? Some Cross-Country Empirical Evidence

Author/Editor:

Alexander Plekhanov ; Raju J Singh

Publication Date:

March 1, 2005

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Countries have adopted various institutional responses to subnational government borrowing. Using a sample of 44 countries 1982-2000, this paper provides a panel data analysis to determine the most effective borrowing constraints for containing local fiscal deficits. The results suggest that no single institutional arrangement is superior under all circumstances. The appropriateness of specific arrangements depends upon other institutional characteristics, particularly the degree of vertical fiscal imbalance, the existence of any bailout precedent, and the quality of fiscal reporting.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2005/054

Subject:

Budget planning and preparation Expenditure Fiscal policy Fiscal stabilization Fiscal stance

English

Publication Date:

March 1, 2005

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451860733/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2005054

Pages:

33

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