Legislatures and the Budget Process
| Author | : J. Wehner |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 193 |
| Release | : 2010-06-23 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780230281578 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0230281575 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (575 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Legislatures and the Budget Process by : J. Wehner
Download or read book Legislatures and the Budget Process written by J. Wehner and published by Springer. This book was released on 2010-06-23 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the role of legislatures in the budget process? Do powerful assemblies give rise to pro-spending bias? This survey of legislative budgeting tackles these questions using cross-national data and case studies. It highlights the tension between legislative authority and prudent fiscal policy, exploring strategies for reconciliation.