Understanding citizens’ knowledge and preferences for fiscal equalization in decentralized countries
This paper examines citizens' knowledge about the design and outcomes of regional fiscal equalization in Spain and identifies the factors explaining citizens' preferences regarding the degree of equalization. We find deficient information and a lack of a well-informed and unequivocal opini...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2025 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia |
| Repositorio: | e-spacio. Repositorio Institucional de la UNED |
| Idioma: | español |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:e-spacio.uned.es:20.500.14468/30757 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14468/30757 |
| Access Level: | acceso embargado |
| Palabra clave: | 5304 Actividad económica 5303 Contabilidad pública fiscal equalization fiscal federalism citizens’ preferences interregional redistribution |
| Sumario: | This paper examines citizens' knowledge about the design and outcomes of regional fiscal equalization in Spain and identifies the factors explaining citizens' preferences regarding the degree of equalization. We find deficient information and a lack of a well-informed and unequivocal opinion. The paper also highlights the complexity of citizens' preferences regarding interregional redistribution, influenced by factors such as regional per capita income and collective identity. These findings are not only relevant for Spain but also provide valuable insights for other nations undergoing decentralization processes, emphasizing the importance of early and comprehensive discussions to avoid future challenges and conflicts. |
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