Navigating Solidarity: A case study of German fiscal equalisation from 1995 until 2022
This thesis entails a case study of German fiscal equalisation from 1995 until 2022, taking the accession of the former East German Länder into the system as a starting point. Using data from German government bodies, this case study examines the success of the equalisation efforts in Germany by considering three dimensions: convergence of living standards, the rigidity of roles, and moral hazard