political economy

What determines public expenditure allocations? A review of theories, and implications for agricultural public investment
Authors
Tewodaj Mogues
Publisher
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Publication date
yuan 22 Oct, 2012 13:11
Location
https://www.ifpri.org/publication/what-determines-public-expenditure-allocations

This paper addresses the determinants of public expenditure policies, by reviewing theories and empirical investigations of what features explain the budget process and how the various attributes of actors—including politicians, bureaucrats, interest groups, and donors—and of institutions and political and economic governance environments affect the prioritization of public investments. It draws conclusions with regard to the determinants of agricultural public investments.