Accountability and Control in the Financing of Local Government in Denmark

In Denmark, nearly all public services for individuals and families are delegated to local authorities, resulting in high quality and flexible delivery. The financing of these services is mostly ensured by tax revenues determined by the individual local authority but linked to the central government income tax. Local accountability in this regard has recently been called into question. Although local borrowing is strictly controlled,

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Country Report for Denmark: Pathways for Disabled Students to Tertiary Education and Employment

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Denmark - external links to macroeconomic reports and data

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Better Regulation: Synthesis of the reports on Denmark, Netherlands, Portugal and United Kingdom

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Better Regulation in Denmark

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Aid for Trade at a Glance 2009 - Denmark

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