Why Citizen Participation Succeeds or Fails: A Comparative Analysis of Participatory Budgeting

Matt Ryan's comparative review of participatory budgeting reveals the factors behind its success in achieving democratic engagement and provides evidence and guidance for future public involvement in taxation and spending.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 242 pages
\n Publication date: 15 July 2021
\n Publisher: Bristol University Press
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Matt Ryan's groundbreaking comparative analysis of participatory budgeting, also known as collective decisions on how public money is spent, delves into the factors that have contributed to its remarkable success in fostering democratic engagement. This comprehensive study, the result of ten years of extensive research into participation, offers a systematic exploration of how, when, and why citizens gain control over crucial decisions that impact their lives. By comparing global examples of both positive change and notable failures, the book provides compelling evidence and valuable guidance for future public involvement in taxation and spending. This essential guide is a must-read for advocates and participants of democratic reform, as well as individuals with interests in political science, as it sheds light on one of the most significant democratic innovations of our time.

\n Weight: 514g\n
Dimension: 162 x 240 x 21 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781529209921\n \n