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Rubin (political science, emeritus, Division of Public Administration, Northern Illinois University) delves into aspects of federal, state, and local budgeting in this work for students and researchers. Learning features include chapter summaries and conclusions, and boxed mini cases about one page long, with 19 new cases for this sixth edition. This edition incorporates the consequences of the current financial meltdown and the enlarged role of the federal government in the economy. New material discusses the balance of executive and legislative budget power at the local level, focusing on the veto powers of mayors in cities with different governing structures. Discussion of corruption and accountability has been expanded to include cities. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Public budgeting is inherently political: too often, short-term partisan goals overrun long-term public interest. By presenting federal, state, and local budgeting within a clear, comparative framework, Rubin’s classic text focuses on the issues of federalism and the political jockeying that influences all governmental budgets. Updated throughout to account for recent issues in budgeting, the sixth edition includes coverage of the Alternative Minimum Tax controversy, mayoral vetoes, state legislatures’ role in the budgeting process, conflicts between inspectors general and executives, PART evaluations, and more. In addition, Rubin now pays even greater attention to budgeting within state and local systems, incorporating examples from across the nation and better preparing students for future careers at all levels of government. Analyzing each strand of the decision-making process, Rubin shows the extraordinary coordination involved in passing a budget and achieving accountability.
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