Intergovernmental Reforms in the Russian Federation

By Galina Kurlyandskaya, Natalia Golovanova, Migara O. De Silva, et al.

This study represents the most comprehensive review of fiscal federalism in the Russian Federation, presenting a strong case for greater decentralization. Given its vast size, immense diversity including economic, geographic, cultural, ethnic, and historical differences across regions Russia is a prime candidate for decentralization. In this work, De Silva et al make a strong case for greater decentralization in Russia based not only on the traditional economic benefits of fiscal federalism but also on the political benefits from local government competition.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821379674
• ISBN13: 9780821379677
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: World Bank Publications
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"