Fiscal Theory and Policy (Second Edition)

Author: Guo Qingwang
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Publishing Date: 2003-03-01
Features: This book is recommended by the Graduate Education Office of the Ministry of Education and approved by the Academic Evaluation Committee of the State Council. It is a graduate teaching textbook. The second edition is based on some hotly discussed real-world issues in the economics community and fiscal practice in the 1990s, and elaborates on major fiscal theories and policy issues according to new research findings in modern economics theory and public finance. Following the revision suggestions of experts from the Academic Evaluation Committee of the State Council, the second edition has added content on proactive fiscal policy, fiscal expenditure, and tax system reform. Additionally, based on teaching needs, two chapters, "The Economic Activities of Government: Boundaries and Goals" and "Fiscal Expenditure Efficiency," have been added. This book can serve as both a teaching textbook for graduate students and a reference book for undergraduate students.