Reforming Public Finances

What Works, What Fails, and Why
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-3-032-12387-9
Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan

Buch, Englisch, 254 Seiten, Format (B × H): 153 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 502 g

In an era where public finance reform is more critical—and more complex—than ever, this Palgrave Pivot offers both clarity and actionable insight. Part A provides a comprehensive overview of the core issues at stake in reforming public finances, drawing heavily on IMF and World Bank experiences: What exactly does reform mean? What are the root causes and main forms of the problems countries face? “Which best practices and country examples, including AI opportunities and challenges, illuminate the path forward?” And crucially, what obstacles stand in the way of sustainable, effective change?

Part B delivers a concise, comparative assessment of 70 distinct reform types, weighing their advantages and disadvantages and offering a practical framework for prioritization. Using ten clear criteria, the book helps decision-makers determine which reforms are both urgent and feasible—cutting through the noise of overambitious strategies and highlighting what truly matters.

Challenging the status quo, the book critiques the prevailing technocratic approach to public finance reform, arguing for a shift toward managing political complexity and fostering institutional collaboration. It recognizes that while reform is often framed as a technical challenge, it is inherently political—disrupting entrenched interests, reallocating resources, and confronting inefficiency and corruption. Written for policy makers, finance ministers, their deputies, and senior advisors, this book seeks to move beyond one-size-fits-all solutions and drive real, lasting change in public finance.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Allen, Richard

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Vergleichende Politikwissenschaft
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Öffentlicher Dienst, Öffentlicher Sektor
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Wirtschaftspolitik, politische Ökonomie
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Öffentliche Finanzwirtschaft, Besteuerung
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Internationale Wirtschaft Entwicklungsökonomie & Emerging Markets

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1:Technical Assistance.- Chapter 2:The role of the IFIs and National Governments.- Chapter 3:Reforming Public Finance and PFM.- Chapter 4:Introduction to the Key Reform Initiatives.- Chapter 5:Key Reform Initiatives.- Chapter 6:Key Reform Initiatives.- Chapter 7:Key Reform Initiatives.- Chapter 8:Key Reform Initiatives.- Chapter 9: Key Reform Initiatives.- Chapter 10:Key Reform Initiatives.- Chapter 11:Key Reform Initiatives.- Chapter 12:Key Reform Initiatives.- Chapter 13:Key Reform Initiatives.- Chapter 14:Key Reform Initiatives.- Chapter 15:Key Reform Initiatives.- Chapter 16:Key Reform Initiatives.- Chapter 17:Key Reform Initiatives.- Chapter 18:Key Reform Initiatives.- Chapter 19:Key Reform Initiatives.- Chapter 20:Conclusion.

Über Autor(innen)

Richard Allen is a senior consultant and global adviser on public finance. He has advised finance ministers and governments in more than 70 countries worldwide. Richard has held senior positions at HM Treasury, the Board of the European Investment Bank, the OECD, the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank, and the IMF.