This is the thirtieth volume in the series How Ottawa Spends. It is arguable that never in these years have Canadians faced such serious economic upheaval and political dysfunction as the current climate. The dramatic and seemingly sudden changes in the economy occurred simultaneously with a...

This book extensively examines various contemporary macroeconomic themes of India, namely growth and macro policies, tax reforms, government finances and intergovernmental fiscal transfers, banking and monetary policy, and environment and social sector policies. It has three to six chapters...

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Evolving Budgetary Policies and Experiments: 1980 to 2009-2010 -- PART ONE: Issues of Structure and Process -- 3 How Ottawa Assesses Department/Agency Performance: Treasury Board's Management Accountability Framework -- 4 Design Challenges for...