Worksheet number 4

Name:

Submit the completed worksheet to the IS folder named "Worksheet number 4" in week 5.

Task 1:

Describe the fiscal federalism system in your home country. Find and explain:

a)       how many levels of government exist (central, regional, local),

b)      which level collects the main taxes,

c)       which level provides key public services (education, healthcare, infrastructure).



Task 2:

Find out whether your country uses equalisation mechanisms to reduce regional disparities.

a)       Are there financial transfers between regions?

b)      Are there state grants for poorer regions or municipalities?

c)       What is the purpose of these transfers?

Give one concrete example from their country.