Growth incentives and devolved fiscal systems

Lisenkova, K., Greig, A., McGregor, P. G., Roy, G. and Swales, J. K. (2022) Growth incentives and devolved fiscal systems. Regional Studies, 56(10), pp. 1744-1756. (doi: 10.1080/00343404.2021.2006172)

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Abstract

This paper explores the characteristics of a range of stylized devolved fiscal systems that have been applied, or proposed, as a means of funding the devolved Scottish government. The central aim is to identify those schemes that most effectively provide incentives for the pursuit of growth-promoting policies by the regional government. Using simulations with an intertemporal, computable general equilibrium model for Scotland, it did not prove possible to uniquely rank a range of devolved fiscal systems in terms of the extent of growth incentive they provide. Moreover, rather counterintuitively, tax-sharing regimes do not necessarily improve growth incentives relative to more basic block grants.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Roy, Professor Graeme
Authors: Lisenkova, K., Greig, A., McGregor, P. G., Roy, G., and Swales, J. K.
College/School:College of Social Sciences
College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Economics
Journal Name:Regional Studies
Publisher:Taylor & Francis
ISSN:0034-3404
ISSN (Online):1360-0591
Published Online:23 December 2021
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