Research Handbook on Public Financial Management

Edited by Komla D. Dzigbede, Associate Professor, Department of Public Administration, State University of New York at Binghamton and W. Bartley Hildreth, Professor Emeritus, Department of Public Management and Policy, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University, US

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.

”Research Handbook on Public Financial Management by Komla D. Dzigbede and W. Bartley Hildreth is a must-reference source for academics and students who want to explore Public Financial Management past, present, and possible futures for these important concepts in theory and practice. Including emergent areas of managing public finances, including climate change, financial technology (fintech), and major economic crises. The Editors have assembled 22 excellent chapters authored by some of the leading researchers in the Public Financial Management fields.’
– James Guthrie, Emeritus Professor Macquarie Business School, Macquarie University, Sydney and Member of the Order of Australia (AM)

”book provides a much-needed coverage on issues of public financial management, especially on fiscal aspects of emerging issues in fintech, climate challenge, and crisis management, in addition to its excellent coverage on traditional and foundational topics on budgeting, accounting, and financial management. Its comprehensive coverage is unmatched by the current books in the market. It is a must-read by students and researchers of public financial management issues.’
– Xiaohu Wang, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China