Structural deficits and the politics of balancing the budget: the case of missouri fy 2004 budget

Abstract

This paper uses the Missouri Fiscal Year (FY) 2004 budget as a case study to illustrate two aspects of the recent state budgetary problems: its structural budget deficits and the politics involved in balancing a budget. The paper also highlights the dilemma that government faces in meeting constant public demand for services while revenue sources are restrained.

Citation

Qiao, Y. (2006), "Structural deficits and the politics of balancing the budget: the case of missouri fy 2004 budget", Journal of Public Budgeting, Accounting & Financial Management, Vol. 18 No. 3, pp. 284-305. https://doi.org/10.1108/JPBAFM-18-03-2006-B002