Intergovernmental fiscal frameworks, as considered by the OECD Network on Fiscal Relations
Across Levels of Government, are a core driver of inclusive growth. Certain institutions
and policies can contribute to a more equitable distribution of economic gains across
jurisdictions and income groups, such as equalisation systems. In particular, the
quality of public sector outcomes depends on how responsibilities and functions such
as education or health care are shared across government levels. This implies that
intergovernmental fiscal frameworks, which drive the division of roles of the central
and sub-national governments, critically influence growth and the inclusiveness of
an economy. This book brings together academics and practitioners to address key aspects
of intergovernmental fiscal relations and country experience, as they relate to inclusive
growth.