POLI 353 - Governmental Budgeting and Financial Administration

(3.00)

The course begins with an overview of how governments acquire money through taxation and debt and comply with balanced budget and related constraints. It proceeds to the study of how governments spend money. Among the topics covered are budget analysis methods, the institutional structure of the budget process, political strategies for budgetary competition, performance budgeting, management, budgeting for infrastructure and economic development, and contracting with private providers of public services. Recommended Preparation: Junior standing or POLI 250.

Course ID: 56274
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Writing Intensive