Information Resolution and Subnational Capital Markets
Author | : Christine R. Martell |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2021 |
ISBN-10 | : 0190089369 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780190089368 |
Rating | : 4/5 (69 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Global trends in decentralisation and the growing role of world cities have increased the importance of infrastructure development. But with competing incentives of suppliers and borrowers of capital in the web of institutional governance arrangements, information problems are inevitable. Understanding how local choices affect these larger trends can help national and city actors not just avoid being paralysed by information problems, but actually improve information resolution. In this book Christine R. Martell, Tima Moldogaziev, Salvador Espinosa argue that capital markets are a viable financing alternative for subnational borrowers. They explain how subnational governments can manage their fiscal and debt choices to leverage capital markets to finance efficient, effective, and equitable infrastructure provision.