Research and Theory in Public Budgeting and Finance

Catalog description

The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the seminal theories and literature in the various topical areas that define the study of public budgeting and public finance. Students will be able to understand and apply the theories in their own research as well as to understand the strengths and limitations of the theory in the context of the topical area. These areas include principles of public budgeting and public finance; the budget process; budget practices; taxation; non-tax revenues; and debt administration. While emphasis is placed on public budgeting and finance as it relates to the U.S. government at the federal, state, and local levels, international experiences are also studied.