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The Role of the Pakistani Government in the Efficient Management of Public Funds

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This paper describes different methods and guiding principles applied to the management of public spending, gives an overview of relevant literature and the theoretical framework. Main conclusions include the important pillars of efficient public spending management: fiscal and financial discipline, joint control over expenditures compatible with macro-economic constraints (ensuring the availability of funds for expenses), efficient allocation of resources (reflecting the priorities of spending policy), efficient provision of public services, and cost reduction in budget management. The paper aims to provide help to the Pakistani government in developing proper strategies for the possibility of efficient control over public spending.

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  • Rehman, Mobeen Ur, 2013. "The Role of the Pakistani Government in the Efficient Management of Public Funds," Public Finance Quarterly, Corvinus University of Budapest, vol. 58(2), pages 230-237.
    • Handle: RePEc:pfq:journl:v:58:y:2013:i:2:p:230-237
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    Keywords

    public spending; accountability in government; Pakistan;
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    JEL classification:

    • G18 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Government Policy and Regulation
    • H11 - Public Economics - - Structure and Scope of Government - - - Structure and Scope of Government
    • H30 - Public Economics - - Fiscal Policies and Behavior of Economic Agents - - - General
    • H61 - Public Economics - - National Budget, Deficit, and Debt - - - Budget; Budget Systems

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