Applied Economics : 60 countries and 50 years of experience.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Short, John.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Finance, Public.

Budget.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (187 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : Austin Macauley Publishers, 2022.

Summary:

John Short's 'Applied Economics: Public Financial Management and Development' draws on five decades of experience in economic consultancy across 60 countries. The book delves into the intricacies of public financial management, exploring the laws, rules, systems, and processes employed by governments to manage revenue, allocate public funds, and audit results. Short shares firsthand experiences and case studies from his work with international organizations like the IMF and World Bank, offering insights into the realities and challenges of applying economic principles to public policy. With a focus on both revenue and expenditure perspectives, the book serves as a resource for public policy professionals and students of economics, emphasizing the importance of practical application in economic theory. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Preface

Acronyms and Abbreviations

1 Introduction

2 The Research Years

3 Fiscal Tables and Revenue Estimation

4 Public Expenditure Reviews and Medium Term Budget Frameworks

5 The Costing of Programmes

6 Fiduciary Risk Assessments and PEFAs

7 Tax Policy and Tax Administration, Private Sector Development

8 Tax Expenditures

9 Training and Other Presentations

10 Commonality over time: 50 years of Progress?

Annex: Assignments and Experience

Publications.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781398444706

1398444707

OCLC:

1313881479