Fundamentals of Public Budgeting and Finance

Budgeting is arguably the single most important function in government. Every year governments spend considerable sums on expenditure programs and activities, as well as time preparing and executing the budget. It is therefore crucial that anyone interested in a career in public administration has a fundamental grasp of these basics.

This second edition textbook integrates theory and practice of public budgeting into a single volume. The first part introduces the background to budgeting, fo...