The role of public finance in reducing poverty is the focus of this volume, with discussion of case studies from Africa and Latin America. Moreno-Dodson and Wodon compile 12 chapters (including
eight case studies) that address concepts such as debt, taxation, public expenditure tracking surveys, and benefit incidence analysis, and case studies on these topics in relation to Peru,
Paraguay, Uruguay, Mexico, Guinea, Rwanda, Senegal, Niger, and Cape Verde, introducing approaches to implementing public policies. Chapters are based on the World Bank Institute public finance
learning program, Public Finance for Poverty Reduction, intended to build capacity in developing countries. The book is intended for fiscal policy makers and nongovernmental organizations in
developing countries. Annotation 穢2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
