Testing rival theories of budgetary decision-making in the US States

Article Abstract:

Three theories of budgetary decision-making are evaluated within the context of state budget processes in the United States: rational budgeting, incrementalism, and garbage-can budgeting. Findings suggest that future research should adopt a system-wide approach that incorporates aspects of all three models.

Public Finance Activities, Budget Process, Models, Budget, Budgeting, Budgets, Comparative analysis, Econometric models, State budgets

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Using information on variation in rates of supply to question professional discretion in public services

Article Abstract:

A new discretionary service concept for evaluating principal and agent problems for professional service third party payers is developed.

Evaluation, Public service employment, Disposable income

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More peace for less money: measurement and accountability in the Swedish Armed Forces

Article Abstract:

A study examining the relationship between measurement and accountability considering the Armed Forces of Sweden, is presented.

Sweden, Analysis, Responsibility, Sweden. Armed Forces

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