Public Finance

David N. Hyman (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

768 Seiten

2007 | 9th international ed
South-Western (Verlag)
978-0-324-53735-2 (ISBN)

Infos

Once again, popular author and seasoned economist Dr. David Hyman delivers a balanced presentation of public policy that equips readers with a solid understanding of economic theory and how it affects policy issues. Extremely student friendly, PUBLIC FINANCE, International Edition, 9th edition thoroughly illustrates the role government plays in the economy and explains how and why the public sector makes decisions. The text also describes public goods--the many instances in which the public sector does not make efficient decisions and the government must step in to provide goods efficiently and equitably to all members of society. The book provides comprehensive coverage of tax issues (the supply of public funds), as well as includes such topics as health care, cost-benefit analysis, and other issues that involve government-spending decisions--issues that deal with the demand for public funds.
Packed with timely, real-world examples, Public Finance provides an interesting read that sparks lively student discussion and debate with its coverage of such hot topics as national defense and homeland security, pollution rights, Social Security reform, federal tax reform, the War in Iraq, and much more. Turning the spotlight on numerous international governments, the text also gives students an excellent overview of the role of economics in the global marketplace. In addition, it includes numerous study tools and exercises to help students sharpen their economic acumen.

Inhalt

PART 1: THE ECONOMIC BASIS FOR GOVERNMENT ACTIVITY. 1. Individuals and Government. 2. Efficiency, Markets, and Governments. 3. Externalities and Government Policy. 4. Public Goods. 5. Public Choice and the Political Process. PART 2: GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURES AND POLICY IN THE UNITED STATES: SELECTED ISSUES. 6. Cost-Benefit Analysis and Government Investments. 7. Government Subsidies and Income Support for the Poor. 8. Social Security and Social Insurance. 9. Government and Health Care. PART 3: FINANCING GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURES. 10. Introduction to Government Finance. 11. Taxation, Prices, Efficiency, and the Distribution of Income. 12. Budget Balance and Government Debt. PART 4: TAXATION: THEORY AND STRUCTURE. 13. The Theory of Income Taxation. 14. Taxation of Personal Income in the United States. 15. Taxation of Corporate Income. 16. Taxes on Consumption and Sales. 17. Taxes on Wealth, Property, and Estates. PART 5: STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE. 18. Fiscal Federalism and State and Local Government Finance.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 6.9.2007
• Reihe/Serie: International Student Edition
• Verlagsort: Mason, OH
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 201 x 229 mm
• Gewicht: 1224 g
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung ► Staat / Verwaltung
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Volkswirtschaftslehre
• ISBN-10: 0-324-53735-2 / 0324537352
• ISBN-13: 978-0-324-53735-2 / 9780324537352
• Zustand: Neuware