This lively and accessible book discusses the real world fiscal issues in developing countries within a realistic macroeconomic and social framework.It represents the best synthesis currently available of the link between public finance and macroeconomics in developing countries, with emphasis on positive rather than normative aspects.
The first part of the book emphasizes the reasons why normatively prescribed policy objectives are often not achieved. The second part includes various chapters that show the close link that exists between developments in the public finances and in the macroeconomic situation of these countries. The impact on inflation and of the real exchange rate on tax revenue is highlighted. The third part discusses various aspects of taxation and the requirements for successful tax reform.
- ISBN10 1852783745
- ISBN13 9781852783747
- Publish Date 1 January 1990
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 13 July 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 272
- Language English