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Legislatures and the Budget Process

The Myth of Fiscal Control
By:J. Wehner
Publisher:Springer Nature
Print ISBN:9780230219724
eText ISBN:9780230281578
Edition:0
Copyright:2010
Format:Page Fidelity

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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.