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Fiscal Federalism: Revenue Allocation For Economic Development In Nigeria., T. O. Okunrounmu
Fiscal Federalism: Revenue Allocation For Economic Development In Nigeria., T. O. Okunrounmu
Bullion
From colonial administration to independence in 1960 and 35 years of self-rule, revenue allocation in the Federal Republic of Nigeria has had a chequered history. It has been subject of intensive lobbying by politicians in the attempt to have their wishes engrained in the Constitution. This paper is prepared in three parts. Part I is a theoretical overview of fiscal federalism while Part II reviews the Nigerian experience with Fiscal Federalism. Part III analyses proposals for an effective fiscal Federalism that would enhance economic development.
Targeted Economic Development: Its Role In Maine Economic Policy, Carla Dickstein
Targeted Economic Development: Its Role In Maine Economic Policy, Carla Dickstein
Maine Policy Review
Targeted economic development strategies challenge traditional approaches to economic development by making explicit the recipients of job growth and job creation. They link economic development concerns such as business growth and a positive business climate to often-ignored social criteria that are reflected in the question of who wins and who loses in our present economy. Carla Dickstein brings a practitioner’s perspective to this issue by relating Coastal Enterprises Inc.’s experience in using gap financing programs to link people with low incomes to jobs created through business start-ups or expansions.
Reflections On Economic Development In Maine: Summary Comments Delivered At The 1995 Governors' Economic Development Conference, Robert L. Woodbury
Reflections On Economic Development In Maine: Summary Comments Delivered At The 1995 Governors' Economic Development Conference, Robert L. Woodbury
Maine Policy Review
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