Iraq: Considerations on Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations for the Constituent Assembly

Ahmad, Ehtisham; Boadway , Robin; Brosio, Giorgio; Ebel, Bob; Searle, Bob

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Iraq: Considerations on Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations for the Constituent Assembly

IMF Working Paper No. 05/69

20 Pages Posted: 3 Mar 2006

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Robin Boadway

Queen's University; CESifo (Center for Economic Studies and Ifo Institute); Centre Interuniversitaire sur le Risque, les Politiques Economiques et l'Emploi (CIRPEE)

Bob Searle

Government of the Commonwealth of Australia - Commonwealth Grants Commission

Date Written: April 2005

Abstract

In preparing for the discussions of the Iraqi Constituent Assembly, IMF and World Bank staff and consultant experts presented to senior officials from the central and local governments in Iraq, including from Kurdistan, key options that might be relevant for the discussions. This paper reflects the thrust of the discussions, including the views on the options prepared by the Iraqi officials, and develops a short-term work plan for the benefit of the assembly.

Keywords: Intergovernmental fiscal relations

JEL Classification: H77

Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation

Ahmad, Ehtisham and Boadway, Robin and Brosio, Giorgio and Ebel, Bob and Searle, Bob, Iraq: Considerations on Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations for the Constituent Assembly (April 2005). IMF Working Paper No. 05/69, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=888115