Based on a conjoint survey experiment, we explore the support among European citizens for
a European Union (EU) budgetary assistance instrument to combat adverse temporary or …

What are the political effects of fiscal consolidations? Theoretical considerations suggest
that consolidations should reduce the public's support for their governments, but empirical …

In this paper, we study how policies limiting the spending capacity of local governments may
lead to a reduction in corruption. We exploit the extension of one such policy, the Domestic …

This paper investigates how non-tax revenues impact tax collection in Brazilian
municipalities, focusing on shifts in intergovernmental transfers due to population updates …

What is the overall effect of intergovernmental grants on local public finance? While previous
studies show an asymmetric effect of changes in intergovernmental grants on local taxation …

We study the consequences of a large-scale austerity program targeting financially-
constrained municipalities in Germany. For identification, we exploit the quasi-random …

Most countries discipline their public budget through a set of fiscal rules aiming at limiting
public debt accumulation. Yet, apart from the direct effect on public finance outcomes, there …

Fiscal consolidation often entails balanced budget requirements (BBRs) for local
governments. However, little is known about the effects of BBRs on economic activity, as …

In Zeiten hoher Investitionsbedarfe, insbesondere für die Digitalisierung oder zur Förderung
der Energiewende und klimaneutralen Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft, wird oftmals kritisiert …

As corruption mostly takes place through the misuse of public spending, it is crucial to
understand how policies limiting the spending capacity of local governments may affect …