This study evaluates the impact of public financial management on economic development in a developing country. Specifically, the study assesses how public revenue and expenditure influence gross domestic product using time series data from Nigeria for the period 1981 to 2013. The study carries...

While it is recognized that effective state institutions are pivotal for economic development, it is not well understood what their origins are and what explains their cross-country differences. We focus on budget institutions in developing economies, as efficient public finance planning in such...