Rubin (political science, emeritus, Division of Public Administration, Northern Illinois University) delves into aspects of federal, state, and local budgeting in this work for students and
researchers. Learning features include chapter summaries and conclusions, and boxed mini cases about one page long, with 19 new cases for this sixth edition. This edition incorporates the
consequences of the current financial meltdown and the enlarged role of the federal government in the economy. New material discusses the balance of executive and legislative budget power at
the local level, focusing on the veto powers of mayors in cities with different governing structures. Discussion of corruption and accountability has been expanded to include cities. Annotation
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