The Development of Australian fiscal federalism : selected readings

Abstract

Here in one volume are collected the articles and documents produced during the first sixty-odd years of federation which most clearly illustrate the origins and development of Australian fiscal federalism. The issues in intergovernmental fiscal relations which are examined, all of which are still relevant, include the general questions of vertical and horizontal financial balance, principles and methods of fiscal equalisation, borrowing arrangements and debt management, the assignment and co-ordination of revenue raising and expenditure powers, and intergovernmental grants arrangements in general. Show more