Keywords
fiscal decentralization, public sector transition, intergovernmental relations, property tax, local autonomy, devolution, unfunded mandates
Abstract
The results of a survey of local government officials from the Slovak and Czech Republics taken in December of 2005 are presented and analyzed. Attitudes about and perspectives of intergovernmental fiscal relations in the two republics are probed. Differences and similarities in Czech and Slovak views are established regarding some of the perceptions of: local autonomy and the sufficiency of available funds; whether or not public services are supplied by the appropriate levels of government; the potential benefits of adopting a serious rather than a nominal property tax; and the flexibility of local budget planning in Czech and Slovak cities and towns.
Original Publication Citation
Phillip J. Bryson, Scott M. Smith and Gary C. Cornia, ""A Survey of Perspectives on Intergovernmental Relations: A Comparative Analysis of the Czech and Slovak Republics,"" Europe-Asia Studies, Vol. 61, No. 4, June, 29, pp. 685-79. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/1.18/96681392826337#preview
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Bryson, Phillip J.; Cornia, Gary C.; and Smith, Scott M., "A Survey of Perspectives on Intergovernmental Relations: A Comparative Analysis of the Czech and Slovak Republics" (2009). Faculty Publications. 132.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/132
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2009-06-01
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/2808
Publisher
Routledge - Taylor & Francis Group
Language
English
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Economics
Copyright Status
© 2009 University of Glasgow This is a preprint of an article submitted for consideration in the Europe-Asia Studies � 2009 University of Glasgow Europe-Asia Studies is available online at: www.tandfonline.com
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