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Does fiscal decentralization constrain Leviathan? New evidence from local property tax competition

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  • George Crowley & Russell Sobel, 2011. "Does fiscal decentralization constrain Leviathan? New evidence from local property tax competition," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 149(1), pages 5-30, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:pubcho:v:149:y:2011:i:1:p:5-30
    DOI: 10.1007/s11127-011-9826-7
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    Fiscal decentralization; Leviathan; Tax competition; Spatial dependence; H77; H73;
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    JEL classification:

    • H77 - Public Economics - - State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations - - - Intergovernmental Relations; Federalism
    • H73 - Public Economics - - State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations - - - Interjurisdictional Differentials and Their Effects

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