Legislatures and the Budget Process

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.

Publication Year: 2010
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Format: H
Weight (Gram): 375