| Description |
1 online resource (328 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Belgian Institute of Public Finance. History of Belgian public finance ; v. 7 |
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Belgian Institute of Public Finance. History of Belgian public finance ; v. 7
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| Contents |
Foreword; Introduction: Belgium on the Eve of the Sovereign Debt Crisis; 1. The European Context. Evolving Governance in the EU: From the SGP to Hell and Back?; 2. Overview. Main Developments in Public Finances; 3. The Fiscal Stance. The Return of the Public Budget Deficit ; 4. Tax Revenue and Tax Policy. A Decennium of Tax Cuts; 5. Approaches to Primary Expenditures; 5.1. The Structure of Expenditure of the Regions and Communities: A Comparison 2002-2011; 5.2. Trends in Public Employment in Belgium |
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5.3. The Practice of Performance Contracting by Belgian Governments: Re-Considering the Control of Autonomous Agencies 5.4. Measuring and Managing Public Performance; 6. Social Security. The Active Welfare State: A Stylised Retrospective; 7. Indebtedness. Interest Payment and Public Debt; 8. Fiscal Federalism. The Transition to a New Model of Fiscal Relations ; Conclusion; Annex 1: Presentation of the Belgian Institute of Public Finance; Annex 2: Statistical Overview; Annex 3: List of Contributors |
| Summary |
An in-depth analysis of Belgium''s public finance in the recent pastPrior to the outbreak of the financial crisis in 2008 Belgium''s fiscal balances and debt ratios seemed to be on a firm consolidation path. Today, however, Belgium is facing a major budgetary challenge, albeit to some extent lesser than that of other European countries. A proper understanding of the current situation and the design of the most appropriate policy response always benefit from an in-depth analysis of the recent past. This book offers that closer look at the evolution of public finance in Belgium over the decade 2 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
English |
| Subject |
Finance, Public -- Belgium
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Affairs & Administration.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Government & Business.
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Finance, Public
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Belgium
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Callatay, E. de (Etienne)
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Thys-Clément, F.
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| LC no. |
2013367230 |
| ISBN |
9789461660749 |
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946166074X |
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9058679233 |
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9789058679239 |
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