Product Description Fiscal Federalism: A Comparative Introduction is a concise introduction to the ways in which the world's federations manage their finances. Topics covered include the distribution of taxation powers among different levels of government; regional equalization schemes; authority over natural resource revenues; and the impact of federal systems of government on pension, welfare, and income assistance programs. Review "A comprehensive and lucid treatment of the subject...written in jargon-free language and grounded in world-wide practice so as to keep the reader engaged from start to finish...It is a landmark contribution."--Anwar Shah, World Bank Institute About the Author George Anderson became president of the Forum of Federations in June 2005. He was previously Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Canada, from May 2002 until May 2005. He also served as Deputy Minister (Intergovernmental Affairs) in the Privy Council Office beginning in August 1996. He is the author of Federalism: An Introduction (OUP 2008).