Public Budgeting and Finance
Scope & Guideline
Unlocking Insights in Fiscal Governance
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Public Budgeting Processes:
The journal emphasizes research on the methodologies and practices involved in public budgeting, including participatory budgeting, performance-based budgeting, and the impact of budgetary choices on public services. - Fiscal Policy and Governance:
It examines the relationship between fiscal policy decisions and governance structures, exploring how different levels of government interact and the implications for fiscal responsibility and accountability. - Revenue Generation and Management:
Research on various revenue sources, including taxation, fees, and intergovernmental transfers, is a core focus, particularly how these impact local and state governments' financial health. - Equity and Social Justice in Budgeting:
The journal addresses issues of equity in public finance, including the effects of fiscal policies on marginalized communities and the role of budgeting in promoting social equity. - Impact of Economic Changes on Public Finance:
It investigates how economic fluctuations, such as recessions or booms, affect public budgeting and finance, including the resilience of budgetary practices in response to such changes. - Use of Technology and Data in Budgeting:
The integration of technology, data analytics, and machine learning in public budgeting is explored, highlighting innovative methodologies for improving budgeting outcomes.
Trending and Emerging
- Fiscal Decentralization:
An increasing focus on fiscal decentralization highlights how local governments are seeking greater autonomy in budgetary decisions, reflecting a shift towards empowering local governance. - Impact of Technology on Budgeting:
There is a growing interest in how technology, such as machine learning and data analytics, is transforming public budgeting practices, enhancing decision-making and efficiency. - Equity in Public Finance:
Research addressing equity and social justice in budgeting is on the rise, emphasizing the need for fiscal policies that consider the needs of underrepresented and marginalized communities. - Public Health and Fiscal Policy:
The intersection of public health and budgeting, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, is a newly prominent theme, examining how fiscal decisions impact public health outcomes. - Environmental Considerations in Budgeting:
Emerging studies are increasingly focusing on the environmental implications of fiscal policies, exploring how budgeting can support sustainable practices and address climate change. - Innovations in Revenue Generation:
Research into innovative revenue generation strategies, including the implications of cannabis legalization and new taxation models, is gaining traction as governments seek diverse funding sources.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Budgeting Techniques:
Research on traditional budgeting methods, such as line-item budgeting, has declined as the field shifts towards more innovative and participatory approaches that emphasize performance and outcomes. - Centralized Fiscal Policies:
The emphasis on centralized fiscal policies is diminishing as more studies focus on decentralized governance and the role of local governments in budgetary decisions. - Conventional Taxation Studies:
There is a noticeable reduction in studies purely focusing on conventional taxation methods, as new themes related to tax relief, equity, and innovative taxation models gain traction. - Historical Budgeting Practices:
The exploration of historical budgeting practices and their implications for current policies has become less frequent as the journal concentrates on contemporary issues and future-oriented research. - General Public Perceptions of Budgeting:
Research focusing broadly on public perceptions of budgeting without specific contextual analysis is declining, giving way to more targeted studies that link perceptions to specific policy outcomes.
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