Open Course Space

Urban Public Finance in Developing Countries

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited States11.487
Free, no sign-up neededFall 2004English
Go to course on MIT OpenCourseWare

This readings-based course analyzes the structure and operation of government systems in developing countries, with particular emphasis on regional and local governments. Major topics include: the role of decentralization in national economic reform programs, the potential impact of decentralized governments on local economic development, determination of optimal arrangements for sharing fiscal responsibilities among levels of government, evaluation of local revenue and expenditure decisions…

Description from MIT OpenCourseWare.

Where to take this course