The Reality of Budgetary Reform in OECD Nations : Trajectories and Consequences

"The Reality of Budgetary Reform in OECD Nations" investigates the impacts and consequences of budgetary reform through a comparative assessment of advanced Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) democracies that have undertaken budget reforms over the past two to three decades. This unique book traces the 'story of reform' in the respective countries. The expert authors explore the journey each country took, what the objectives were, the approach taken, the main events and key dates, what was implemented and what was discarded or replaced. The book captures both the essence of each nation's approach, as well as discusses the similarities and trends. The study also investigates how the various roles of the central budget agencies have changed with respect to public expenditure, how budget processes have developed and the impact on the relations between key actors. It also analyses the internal cultures of central budget agencies to explore how they analyse events, problems and their roles in controlling the fiscal policy of government. With its comparative focus, this timely book is essential reading for the OECD and World Bank readership. Scholars and researchers of public finance, the international and comparative government, as well as the development and public sector management should also not be without this important resource. The Reality of Budgetary Reform in OECD Nations investigates the impacts and consequences of budgetary reform through a comparative assessment of advanced Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) democracies that have undertaken budget reforms over the past two to three decades. This unique book traces the ‘story of reform'in the respective countries. The expert authors explore the journey each country took, what the objectives were, the approach taken, the main events and key dates, what was implemented and what was discarded or replaced. They capture both the essence of each nation's approach, as well as discuss the similarities and trends. The study investigates how the various roles of the central budget agencies have changed with respect to public expenditure, how budget processes have developed and the impact on the relations between key actors. It also analyses the internal cultures of central budget agencies and how they evaluate events, problems and their roles in controlling the fiscal policy of government.With its comparative focus, this timely book is essential reading for the OECD and World Bank affiliates. Likewise, scholars and researchers of public finance, international and comparative government, and development and public sector management should not be without this important resource. The Reality Of Budgetary Reform In Oecd Nations Investigates The Impacts And Consequences Of Budgetary Reform Through A Comparative Assessment Of Advanced Organisation For Economic Co-operation And Development (oecd) Democracies That Have Undertaken Budget Reforms Over The Past Two To Three Decades. This Unique Book Traces The Story Of Reform In The Respective Countries. The Expert Authors Explore The Journey Each Country Took, What The Objectives Were, The Approach Taken, The Main Events And Key Dates, What Was Implemented And What Was Discarded Or Replaced. They Capture Both The Essence Of Each Nation S Approach, As Well As Discuss The Similarities And Trends. The Study Investigates How The Various Roles Of The Central Budget Agencies Have Changed With Respect To Public Expenditure, How Budget Processes Have Developed And The Impact On The Relations Between Key Actors. It Also Analyses The Internal Cultures Of Central Budget Agencies And How They Evaluate Events, Problems And Their Roles In Controlling The Fiscal Policy Of Government. With Its Comparative Focus, This Timely Book Is Essential Reading For The Oecd And World Bank Affiliates. Likewise, Scholars And Researchers Of Public Finance, International And Comparative Government, And Development And Public Sector Management Should Not Be Without This Important Resource. Copyright......Page 5 Contents......Page 6 Contributors......Page 8 Abbreviations......Page 10 Acknowledgements......Page 13 1. Investigating the reality of reform in modern budgeting......Page 16 2. Budget reforms in the United States: a ‘perfect storm’ for a new wave of deficit-reduction reforms......Page 33 3. Budget reform in the United Kingdom: the rocky road to ‘controlled discretion’......Page 50 4. Australia after budgetary reform: a lapsed pioneer or decorative architect?......Page 80 5. Discerning the consequences and integrity of Canada’s budget reforms: a story of remnants and resilience......Page 106 6. Budgeting in New Zealand after the reforms: from radical revolutionary to cautious consolidator......Page 137 7. Budget reform in Japan: continuous efforts but still a long way to go......Page 162 8. Korea’s four major budgetary reforms: catching up with a big bang......Page 189 9. Budget reforms in Denmark: unheralded but nevertheless effective......Page 208 10. Budget reform in The Netherlands: sadder but much wiser now......Page 236 11. Budget reforms in Spain: anything else beyond budget discipline?......Page 255 12. Budget reform in Italy: importing ‘enlightened’ ideas in a difficult context......Page 275 13. The work in progress of budgetary reform......Page 296 Index......Page 314 Investigates the impacts and consequences of budgetary reform through a comparative assessment of advanced Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) democracies that have undertaken budget reforms over the years. This book traces the 'story of reform' in the respective countries Edited By John Wanna, Lotte Jensen And Jouke De Vries. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.