Legislatures and the Budget Process
Author | : J. Wehner |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 193 |
Release | : 2010-06-23 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : 0230281575 |
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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.