Isbn: 9781331910046 - national and local finance: a review of the relations between, the central and local authorities, in england, france, belgium, and prussia, during the nineteenth century (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a thorough examination of the evolution of the relationship between central and local authorities in England, France, Prussia, and Belgium over the 19th century. The author analyses the guiding motives for the successive changes in the relations of local and national finance, focusing on the desire to stimulate efficient administration and strengthen central control, as well as the need to lighten the burden on ratepayers. The book sheds light on the development of grants in aid and their impact on the distribution of power and responsibilities between central and local authorities. It also explores the different approaches taken by each country in addressing the challenges of balancing local autonomy with the need for national oversight and the equitable distribution of financial resources. This book is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and practitioners interested in the history of local government, public finance, and the complex interplay between central and local governance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…