• The effect of central government grants on local educational policy 

      Reiling, Rune Borgan; Salvanes, Kari Vea; Sandsør, Astrid Marie Jorde; Strøm, Bjarne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      The use of intergovernmental grants in educational policies may give rise to a conflict between gains attributable to local flexibility and the central government’s intention to narrow gaps in school spending and resource ...
    • Less fiscal oversight, more adjustment 

      Borge, Lars-Erik; Hopland, Arnt Ove (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      In Norway, a reform in 2001 lifted budget and borrowing approval for local governments that comply with the balanced budget requirement (BBR). It was a concern that less fiscal oversight would lead to less fiscal discipline. ...