Toward More Effective Redistribution: Reform Options for Intergovernmental Transfers in China

Mário José Amaral Fortuna, Ehtisham Ahmad and Raju Jan SINGH ()

No 04/98, IMF Working Papers from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: Full implementation of an intergovernmental transfer system based on revenue capacities and expenditure needs could significantly improve both redistribution and equity objectives of the Chinese authorities. This was envisaged in the 1994 fiscal reforms, but the authorities were unable to implement the measures fully. This paper examines mechanisms that might facilitate effective implementation.

Keywords: Fiscal reforms; China; Income distribution; Fiscal policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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Date: 2004-06-29
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