Remix and Share
Urban Public Finance in Developing Countries, Fall 2004
- Author: Kim, Annette Miae
- Subject: Social Sciences
- Institution Name: M.I.T.
- Collection: MIT OpenCourseWare
- Grade Level: Post-secondary
- Abstract: This readings-based course analyzes the structure and operation of government systems in developing countries, with particular emphasis on regional and local governments. Major topics include: the role of decentralization in national economic reform programs; the potential impact of decentralized governments on local economic development; determination of optimal arrangements for sharing fiscal responsibilities among levels of government; evaluation of local revenue and expenditure decisions; and assessment of prospects and options for intergovernmental fiscal reform. Emphasis is on basic economic concerns, with consideration given to political, institutional, and cultural factors.
- Course Type: Full Course
- Languages: English
- Material Types: Homework and Assignments, Syllabi
- Media Formats: Text/HTML, Downloadable docs
- Conditions of Use:
Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0
