Public Budgeting Classics (Volume 1) - New Developments Towards Performance

Author: Roy T. Mayers (Author)
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Publish Date: 2005-09-16
Features: In the book Public Budgeting Classics (Volume)—New Developments Toward Performance, leading experts from the fields of political science, economics, accounting, and management introduce how government budgeting processes work, where they are ineffective, and how they can be improved. Each section provides insightful perspectives on various aspects of budgeting. Specifically, it includes: an overview of government budgets, credit markets, economics, budget balance, taxation in budgets, the information base of budgets, departmental budgets, politics in budgets, management and analysis, and the growth of budget size. This comprehensive work is a valuable reference for government officials, as well as professors, students, and researchers in public management. The authoritative insights offer concise, complete, and thought-provoking material on contemporary government budgeting. David G. Matiason, a senior official at the Office of Management and Budget and the U.S. General Accounting Office, remarked: "The book Public Budgeting Classics (Volume)—New Developments Toward Performance covers traditional areas while emphasizing cutting-edge issues in modern budgeting. It provides a broad and authoritative source of information." Richard E. Judy, a professor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, praised the book: "The book Public Budgeting Classics (Volume)—New Developments Toward Performance is meticulously crafted. Written by a group of top contemporary budget thinkers who represent cutting-edge ideas in the field, it can be used alongside most standard textbooks in the discipline. It is highly valuable for undergraduate and graduate students taking budget courses, as well as practitioners interested in current budgeting thought. The contributions of this book will have a profound impact on our field!" Karen A. Stanford, chair of the Florida Government Ethics Commission, noted: "This book is a great resource for both newcomers and experienced budget professionals, helping them gain a deeper understanding of the rules that shape the budget and finance fields. It effectively balances fundamental technical processes with the political realities of public funds usage."