This paper describes the organisation, tasks and financing of the Finnish local government. The description concentrates on social service, health and education tasks and their financing. The other municipal tasks are mentioned only briefly. Using the latest research and evaluation results, the past and ongoing reforms concerning the Finnish local government are discussed.
Key words: municipal finance, public services, municipal size
Keywords:
Municipal finance, public services, municipal size
JEL classes:
H700 - State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations: General
