Legislatures and the Budget Process

The Myth of Fiscal Control

• Author(s): J. Wehner,
• Publisher: Springer
• Pages: 183
• ISBN_10: 0230281575
  ISBN_13: 9780230281578
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Political Science / International Relations / General , Political Science / Political Economy , Business & Economics / Corporate Finance / General , Political Science / General , Business & Economics / Management , Political Science / Public Policy / Economic Policy , Political Science / History & Theory , Political Science / Comparative Politics ,

Description:... 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.