Reform Options for the German Fiscal Equalization

Reform Options for the German Fiscal Equalization

This study, based on the insights from the public finance literature, is to identify the key deficits of the German fiscal equalization system. The state of the literature on key questions and controversies will be surveyed. In addition, the analysis will clarify how changes in the federal environment (debt brake, demography) will impact on the the requirements for the federal system.

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Friedrich Heinemann

Friedrich Heinemann

Project Coordinator
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Philipp Dörrenberg

Philipp Dörrenberg

Research Associate

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