Author : A.M. Lavrov
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1040286097
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (42 download)
Book Synopsis The Fiscal Structure of the Russian Federation: Financial Flows Between the Center and the Regions by : A.M. Lavrov
Download or read book The Fiscal Structure of the Russian Federation: Financial Flows Between the Center and the Regions written by A.M. Lavrov and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-11-01 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rich with data available in no other source, this is the first comprehensive study of the allocation of state and public financial resources in the Russian Federation. Working with the Russian Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of Taxes and Duties, and the Russian Statistical Agency, the authors have compiled a dynamic analysis of financial flows between the center and the units of the federation, including both budgetary redistribution and off-budget outlays (e.g., for social insurance and pensions). Among the problems documented in the analysis are the very high differentiation of the regions in terms of levels of development, public welfare, and self-sufficiency; inefficiencies in the taxation system and the prevalence of barter; and the non-transparency of money flows and their role in corruption.