After discussing the factors that have an impact on the central - local relationship in Egypt, the author presents an analytical review of the central - local relationship and looks at how this relationship has supported and strenghened the capability of local authorities to provide basic public...

This paper studies the relation between central and local government finances in Argentina. It first gives a brief account of the administrative organization in the country, then examines its fiscal structure, focusing on the composition of expenditures, revenues, and the public deficit. It...

Some of the economic reforms in China have had unintended adverse effects. The so-called "wool wars" in which neighbouring provinces competed destructively against each other following the liberalisation of the wool market are a specific example. (ODA)