Research Handbook on Public Financial Management

This scholarly Research Handbook captures key observations and analyses within the field of public financial management. It offers much-needed insights into possible future research ventures while presenting contemporary summaries of past studies in this ever-evolving field. Providing a fresh look at traditional and emergent topics such as government accounting and climate-resilient infrastructure systems, this Research Handbook acts as an essential reference point for advanced research pursuits. Chapters articulate the results of state-of-the-art investigative studies conducted by leading international researchers and aptly summarise the acute challenges involved in managing public finances such as debt management. The Research Handbook on Public Financial Management will be valuable for academics and students of public management, politics and economics examining the foundational issues confronting public financial management. It will additionally benefit federal, state, and local government departments seeking to extend and affirm their knowledge.