Legislatures and the budget process: the myth of fiscal control
Auteur :
Wehner, J.
Éditeur :
Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN :
9781349305254
Date de publication :
1 janv. 2010
Dimensions :
21,6 x 14,0 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
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.