This dissertation consists of six self-contained chapters that are related to the behavior of firms and politicians in a broader sense. After an introduction to the topic, the first part of the dissertation elaborates on how institutional and political framework conditions influence the behavior...

The dissertation elaborates on topics that are related to (i) intergenerational transfers of wealth and to (ii) how government ideology and elections influence outcomes (income inequality and budget consolidation) and political processes (fiscal planning and policy advice). The dissertation...

Public finance seminar for phd students: -- The property tax -- Public production functions -- Program evaluation -- Public cost functions -- Cost indexes and pupil weights -- School district consolidation -- The demand for local public services -- State aid to local governments -- Bidding and...