Central Grants to Local Governments

Discover the intricate relationship between central grants and local government finances in Central Grants to Local Governments by Robert J. Bennett. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2009, this insightful paperback spans 364 pages and delves into the complexities of fiscal policy, grants-in-aid, and intergovernmental fiscal relations within the United Kingdom.

This book serves two primary purposes: it connects central grants to the broader framework of taxes and expenditures across the economy, and it presents a comprehensive analysis of the Rate Support Grant—a significant grant program amounting to £12,000 million in 1982 for England and Wales. With its robust empirical evidence, Bennett's work is an essential resource for policymakers, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of fiscal relationships between central and local governments.