Why budgets matter budget policy and American politics / Dennis S. Ippolito.

Author/creator Ippolito, Dennis S.
Format Electronic
EditionRevised and updated edition.
Publication InfoUniversity Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2015]
Descriptionxiv, 351 pages ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects

Contents Perspectives on budget policy -- The "small government" era (1789-1860) -- Budgeting for government growth (1860-1915) -- The transition to modern government (1915-1940) -- War and defense budgets (1940-1970) -- Social welfare budgets and deficits (1970-1990) -- Reconciliation and balanced budgets (1990-2001) -- Destabilizing budget policy (2001-).
Abstract "Provides a comprehensive account of how conflicts over taxes, spending, deficits, and debt have shaped American political development from the nation's founding until today"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 333-337) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2015022258
ISBN9780271071138 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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