Fiscal Autonomy

/ˈfɪskəl ɔːˈtɒnəmi/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The legal and financial capacity of a governmental entity to generate, manage, and allocate its own revenue independently of external control.
    The region was granted fiscal autonomy to set its own tax rates and budget priorities.

Forms

  • fiscal autonomy

Commentary

Fiscal autonomy often implies a legal framework that specifies limits and powers regarding revenue generation and expenditure, crucial for decentralization and federal systems.

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