Public Finance: Selected Readings - Hardcover

by Elmer Daniel Fagan (Editor), Charles Ward Macy (Editor)

Public Finance: Selected Readings is a comprehensive book that explores the fundamental principles and practices of public finance. Written by Elmer Daniel Fagan, the book is designed to provide readers with a thorough understanding of the key concepts, theories, and policies that underpin public finance.The book is divided into six sections, each of which covers a different aspect of public finance. The first section provides an overview of the field, including its history, scope, and key players. The second section focuses on the principles of taxation, including the different types of taxes, the principles of tax incidence, and the role of tax policy in promoting economic growth.The third section of the book explores the principles of public expenditure, including the different types of government spending, the role of public goods and services, and the challenges of budgeting and fiscal management. The fourth section focuses on the principles of public debt, including the different types of debt instruments, the role of debt in economic growth, and the challenges of debt management.The fifth section of the book examines the principles of intergovernmental finance, including the role of federalism, the challenges of fiscal decentralization, and the principles of intergovernmental transfers. The final section of the book explores the principles of public finance in a global context, including the challenges of globalization, the role of international organizations, and the principles of international taxation and aid.Overall, Public Finance: Selected Readings is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the principles and practices of public finance. With its comprehensive coverage, clear writing, and insightful analysis, the book is an invaluable tool for students, scholars, and practitioners alike.Contributing Authors Include W. M. Daniels, Paul Studenski, A. C. Pigou And Many Others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.