The OECD Network on Fiscal Relations across Levels of Government provides analysis and statistical underpinnings on the relationship between central and subcentral government, and its impact on efficiency, equity and macroeconomic stability.

Recently published

Fiscal Federalism 2014

This new book provides an overview on recent trends and policies in intergovernmental fiscal relations and sub-central government. Accessible and easy-to read surveys provide insight into how sub-central governments are managing the on-going consolidation episode; how fiscal decentralisation fosters economic growth and educational attainment; provide a balanced account of the virtues and limits of tax competition between jurisdictions; provide an overview of fiscal equalisation policy ; and finally provide some fascinating background information about past tax and public service reforms.

Tax, decentralisation and intergovernmental relations

Author: Alan Carter, International Tax Dialogue

“A career in politics is no preparation for government”, said one of the characters in the 1970s British TV comedy series, Yes Minister. They had a point. After all, to newly elected politicians, government seems to be set up as a testing and complex route for taking (or stopping) decisions and implementing policy.  

Recent events

5th International Tax Dialogue Conference

Morocco on 3-5 December 2013

The 5th International Tax Dialogue Conference, held in Morocco on 3-5 December 2013 was dedicated to “Tax and Intergovernmental Relations". Agenda, background material and links to presentations can be accessed through the ITD website.