Subsidiarity, Solidarity, and Asymmetry

Richard Miller Bird () and Robert D. Ebel ()

No 509, International Tax Program Papers from International Tax Program, Institute for International Business, Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

Abstract: An important characteristic of many countries is that they exhibit, to greater or lesser degrees, some 'asymmetry' in the way in which different regions are treated by their intergovernmental fiscal systems. This paper explores some of the varied extents and manners in which such asymmetrical treatment may help or hinder the maintenance of an effective nation-state, where 'effectiveness' encompasses both how effectively, efficiently, and (perhaps) equitably public services are provided throughout the national territory and also the effects asymmetry may have on the very existence of 'fragmented' nation-states

Keywords: federalism; decentralization; asymmetry; subsidiarity (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: H70 D74 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2005-04
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