Legislatures and the Budget Process
The Myth of Fiscal Control
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Economic Conditions, International, International Relations
| Author: | J. Wehner | ISBN: | 9780230281578 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK | Publication: | June 23, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | J. Wehner |
| ISBN: | 9780230281578 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK |
| Publication: | June 23, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
