The New Politics of the Budgetary Process, 5th Edition (Longman Classics Series) - Softcover

Aaron Wildavsky; Naomi Caiden

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0321159675 ISBN 13: 9780321159670

Publisher: Pearson, 2003

Synopsis

Among the new class of inductees into the “Longman Classics in Political Science” Series, this Fifth Edition updates and revises Aaron Wildavsky's classic exposition of how federal budget decisions are made and how formal budget institutions and processes are interwoven with political dynamics.    This text explains how the federal budget process has evolved and analyzes recent developments in key areas: entitlements, defense, deficit/surplus and reforms. Its critical and stimulating approach and clear, readable explanations make it essential reading for students of politics and public administration, as well as anyone trying to understand a decision-making process that affects virtually all Americans.

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Wildavsky, Aaron and Caiden, Naomi, The New Politics of the Budgetary Process, 4th edition*\ Explores of how federal budget decisions are made and how formal budget institutions and processes are interwoven with political dynamics. The book explains how the federal budget process has evolved and analyzes recent developments in key areas: entitlements, defense, deficit/surplus and reforms. For those interested in politics and public administration, as well as anyone who seeks to understand a decision-making process that affects the lives of virtually all Americans.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0321159675
• ISBN 13: 9780321159670
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 288