"This comprehensive explanation of the U.S. government's role in economics will be an eye-opener for anyone who wants to understand exactly what the government does--and doesn't do--in this most critical area"--

Public budgeting in perspective -- Budgetary decision making -- Budget organization and structure -- Economics and politics -- Taxing and spending -- National budgeting -- Budgeting in the states -- Budgeting in local units of government -- Budget execution and financial management -- Patterns...