Fiscal Decentralisation in Vietnam: A Preliminary Investigation

Duc Hong Vo

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Abstract

Fiscal decentralisation is a complex theoretical and practical issue. The literature is currently divided on whether there is a positive or negative relationship between fiscal decentralisation and economic growth, and it appears that this is in large part due to inconsistent measures of fiscal decentralisation. In this paper, fiscal decentralisation in Vietnam will be examined, with a view to developing a fiscal decentralisation index that accounts for both the fiscal autonomy and fiscal importance of subnational governments to compare the degree of fiscal decentralisation in Vietnam with that of a range of other countries. This will facilitate subsequent (and hopefully definitive) investigations of the relationship between fiscal decentralisation and economic growth.
Original languageEnglish
PublisherUWA Business School
Publication statusPublished - 2005

Publication series

NameEconomics Discussion Papers
No.16
Volume5

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