Legislatures and the Budget Process: The Myth of Fiscal Control

by JoachimWehner (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2010

  $154.20

  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.