Sub-national public finance in India

Authors
Lahiri, AK
Citation
Ak. Lahiri, Sub-national public finance in India, ECON POLIT, 35(18), 2000, pp. 1539-1549
Citations number
33
Categorie Soggetti
Politucal Science & public Administration
Journal title
ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL WEEKLY
ISSN journal
00129976 → ACNP
Volume
35
Issue
18
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1539 - 1549
Database
ISI
SICI code
0012-9976(20000429)35:18<1539:SPFII>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
Fiscal federalism in India has kept state deficits in check but the centre must improve its own fiscal discipline. This article discusses budget const raints on states, relative deficits of centre and states, issues of expendi ture prioritisation and stare tax issues.