Budgetary Decisions: A Public Choice Approach - Couverture souple

Kraan, Dirk-Jan

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0521558670 ISBN 13 : 9780521558679

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

This book provides an introduction to the positive theory of the budgetary process based on the theory of public choice.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book provides an introduction to the positive theory of the budgetary process based on the theory of public choice. Although budgetary institutions are very diverse, both between and within countries, it is possible to identify key elements which are common to all forms of representative government. The author identifies these key elements as the supply of services by public agencies; demand for services by political bodies (cabinet, houses of parliament, etc); negotiations between administrators of agencies and political bodies in an 'internal market'; and decision-making in the form of budgetary and substantive legislation. The book develops a step-by-step model which incorporates all these elements, a model which can be used to explain and predict budgetary decisions in existing institutions, as well as to analyze institutional change, including cost budgeting and various forms of privatization.

Revue de presse

'... Kraan's book represents an impressive and innovative example of how a general shift from normative to positive analysis may shape our insight into complex fiscal matters ... The author is among the very few who have at their command mathematical skill and knowledge of economic theory as well as political and administrative experience ... He explains the material in a way which makes it accesssible also to the non mathematically trained practioners in the field: the main text presents the arguments verbally, supported by very helpful graphical illustrations, whereas technical material is relegated to appendices.' Robert K. Von Weizsäcker, The Economic Journal

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0521558670
• ISBN 13: 9780521558679
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 292
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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