392 Pages
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Routledge
392 Pages
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Routledge
432 Pages
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Routledge
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The events of the last decade have challenged the contemporary neo-classical synthesis in all branches of economics, but particularly public finance. The most notable feature of the 2 nd edition of Public Finance in Theory and Practice is the infusion of behavioral economics throughout the text, with an end of chapter question inviting the student to apply a behavioral lens to some question or... Read more
Part 1: Government and the Market 1. Government and the Market 2. Measuring the Size and Scope of Government 3. The Structure of Government 4. Decision Making in the Public Sector 5. Equity, the Distribution of Income and the Social Safety Net Part 2: Government Expenditures and Budgets 6. Public Goods 7. Externalities 8. Budgeting in the Public Sector 9. Deficits, Debt, and Capital Spending 10. Cost-Benefit Analysis Part 3: Funding Government: Taxes, Fees and Grants 11. Principles of Taxation I: Efficiency and Equity Issues 12. Principles of Taxation II: Practical Problems in Tax Design 13. Taxation of Income 14. Taxes on Sales and Consumption 15. Taxes on Property and Wealth 16. Fees and Charges as a Revenue Source 17. Intergovernmental Grants 18. Public Education 19. Social Security 20. Health Care. Glossary. Bibliography
Biography
Holley H. Ulbrich is Alumni Professor Emerita of Economics at Clemson University and Senior Fellow of the Strom Thurmond Institute, USA. She is also the co-author on four of the six editions of Principles of Economics with Ryan C. Amacher.
