Lecture Notes In Public Budgeting And Financial Management

The lecture notes cover budgeting and financial management in the public and non-profit sectors, with a focus on state and local government budgeting in the US. It introduces fundamental concepts and practices, including public finance, budget processes, and revenue sources. The objectives are to teach students the basics of public finance and to develop an understanding of budget processes and computations. No pre-requisites are required, and the text can be used as an introductory course in public administration or for students with a background in economics, policy analysis, and public organizations.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 336 pages
\n Publication date: 13 August 2018
\n Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
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Budgeting and financial management play pivotal roles in the public and non-profit sectors, as they govern the allocation and utilization of resources. This lecture notes offers a comprehensive overview of these critical aspects, focusing on the public and non-profit sectors. It introduces fundamental concepts and practices of budgeting, financial management, and public finance, with a special emphasis on state and local government budgeting and financial management in the United States.

The primary objectives of courses in Public Budgeting and this title are to impart the fundamental principles and terminology of public finance, to enhance an understanding of budget processes and the sources and uses of public revenues, and to facilitate the making of relatively simple yet insightful computations in an intelligent manner. Key course learning outcomes encompass the abilities to:

• Understand the basic concepts and nomenclature of public finance.
• Develop a comprehensive grasp of budget processes and the allocation of resources.
• Gain insights into the sources and uses of public revenues, including taxes, fees, and grants.
• Apply mathematical techniques to perform computations in a logical and efficient manner.
• Analyze and interpret financial data and reports.
• Apply budgeting and financial management principles to real-world scenarios.

While there are no indispensable pre-requisites for the reader, this lecture notes has been designed to cater to students from a diverse range of backgrounds and undergraduate majors. It serves as an excellent introductory text to a broader public administration curriculum, as well as a valuable resource for students pursuing courses in economics, policy analysis, and public organizations. Furthermore, the topic of tax incidence and its impact on economic efficiency can be explored in greater depth, providing a more comprehensive understanding of these critical aspects of public finance.

\n Weight: 492g\n
Dimension: 229 x 182 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9789813145900\n \n