Perspectives on budget policy -- The "small government" era (1789-1860) -- Budgeting for government growth (1860-1915) -- The transition to modern government (1915-1940) -- War and defense budgets (1940-1970) -- Social welfare budgets and deficits (1970-1990) -- Reconciliation and balanced budgets (1990-2001) -- Destabilizing budget policy (2001-).
Summary:
"Provides a comprehensive account of how conflicts over taxes, spending, deficits, and debt have shaped American political development from the nation's founding until today"--Provided by publisher.
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