Legislatures and the Budget Process: The Myth of Fiscal Control

Wehner, J.

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.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2010-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349305254

DOI: 10.1057/9780230281578

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 183