Fiscal federalism, dignity of the human person and public health financing at the Southern Coast of Bahia

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-12902022200482pt

Keywords:

Fiscal federalism, Fundamental rights, Municipalities, Public policy, Financing, government

Abstract

This study analyzes the reality of public health financing, focusing on the municipalities of southern Bahia, based on the right to health. To do so, it presents the political and administrative organization of the Brazilian State, understood as a tool for ensuring the effectiveness of fundamental rights, always in line with the principle of human dignity. All the analysis were conducted using empirical data on fund raising and expenditure, mainly referring to the municipalities from the Southern Coast of Bahia.

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Author Biographies

  • André Portella, Universidade Federal da Bahia

    Universidade Federal da Bahia. Salvador, Bahia, Brasil.

  • Carine Santos Silva, Universidade Federal da Bahia

    Universidade Federal da Bahia. Salvador, Bahia, Brasil.

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Published

2023-01-16

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 4 (2022)

Section

Original research articles

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How to Cite

Portella, A., & Silva, C. S. (2023). Fiscal federalism, dignity of the human person and public health financing at the Southern Coast of Bahia. Saúde E Sociedade, 31(4), e200482pt. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-12902022200482pt