Federal Transfers and Fiscal Discipline in India: An Empirical Evaluation (2013)
Preprint / Working Paper
Bhatt, A., & Scaramozzino, P. Federal Transfers and Fiscal Discipline in India: An Empirical Evaluation. Manila, Philippines

This paper examines the relationship between federal transfers and fiscal deficits in India. The system of federal transfers has been criticized on the grounds that it distorts the incentives for states to promote fiscal discipline. We analyze the re... Read More about Federal Transfers and Fiscal Discipline in India: An Empirical Evaluation.

An Agenda for International Action on Commodities and Development: Issues for EU Agenda beyond the MDGs (2013)
Preprint / Working Paper
Nissanke, M., & Kuleshov, A. An Agenda for International Action on Commodities and Development: Issues for EU Agenda beyond the MDGs. Brussels

The overarching objective of this paper is to examine the recent developments and experiences in commodity markets, trade and production in order to gain a deeper understanding of commodity related developmental challenges as historically evolved and... Read More about An Agenda for International Action on Commodities and Development: Issues for EU Agenda beyond the MDGs.