Handbook of Government Budgeting (Hardcover: 766 pages)

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Handbook of Government Budgeting not only covers traditional ground but the cutting edge of contemporary budget issues. For the instructor, this book provides a valuable new source of analysis of both familiar issues and newer areas that are of increasing importance. For the practitioner, the book provides an excellent source of authoritative information across a wide range of specialties. Roy Meyers has included authors who have been pioneers in the development of new budgetary techniques, and whose work is normally available only to insiders." (David G. Mathiasen, former senior executive, White House Office of Management and Budget and the U.S. General Accounting Office)"Handbook of Government Budgeting represents a well-thought-out design which will support most standard textbooks in the field. It features well-written works by many of today's best budget thinkers: individuals who are at the cutting edge of many budgeting areas. This stimulating book will be of great value to both u...ndergraduate and graduate budgeting courses and to practitioners who have an interest in current budgetary thinking. Professor Meyer's contribution should serve our field well for a number of years." (Richard E. Zody, professor, Department of Urban Affairs and Planning, and director, Institute for Public Management, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University)"This is a fine text for guiding novitiates and seasoned budgeters alike through the vast variety of disciplines that make up the world of budget and finance. The book strikes an effective balance between essential technical processes and the political realities embedded in spAnding the public's money." (Karen A. Stanford, executive director, Florida Commission on Government Accountability to the People) Read more Less