New Politics of the Budgetary Process (Longman Classics Series), The (5th Edition) [Paperback]

Aaron Wildavsky (Author), Naomi Caiden (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 28, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0321159675 | ISBN-13: 978-0321159670 | Edition: 5

Among the new class of inductees into the “Longman Classics in Political Science” Series, this Fifth Edition updates and revises Aaron Wildavsky's classic exposition of how federal budget decisions are made and how formal budget institutions and processes are interwoven with political dynamics.    This text explains how the federal budget process has evolved and analyzes recent developments in key areas: entitlements, defense, deficit/surplus and reforms. Its critical and stimulating approach and clear, readable explanations make it essential reading for students of politics and public administration, as well as anyone trying to understand a decision-making process that affects virtually all Americans.

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Wildavsky, Aaron and Caiden, Naomi, The New Politics of the Budgetary Process, 4th edition*\ Explores of how federal budget decisions are made and how formal budget institutions and processes are interwoven with political dynamics. The book explains how the federal budget process has evolved and analyzes recent developments in key areas: entitlements, defense, deficit/surplus and reforms. For those interested in politics and public administration, as well as anyone who seeks to understand a decision-making process that affects the lives of virtually all Americans. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Longman; 5 edition (July 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321159675
• ISBN-13: 978-0321159670
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #723,744 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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