The Federal Budget

Book Overview

This volume explores the effectiveness of the current federal budget process and potential areas for reform, including earmarks, supplemental appropriations, and PAYGO. It offers viewpoints on how best to raise federal revenues as well as how, and on what, they should be spent. It also examines the impact federal budget deficits have on the U.S. economy. The essays are in a pro versus con format, giving readers a balanced view.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737747706
• ISBN13: 9780737747706
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12