Public Budgeting and Finance
A special issue of Journal of Risk and Financial Management (ISSN 1911-8074).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 1691
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Journal of Risk and Financial Management invites submissions for a Special Issue dedicated to exploring contemporary issues in public finance and budgeting. This Special Issue aims to address the critical financial management challenges faced by public institutions and governments. We welcome papers that examine a wide range of topics related to public finance and budgeting, including but not limited to the following subjects:
- Fiscal policy and public expenditure management;
- Budget process and forecasting;
- Impact of fiscal decentralization on public services;
- Public debt management and sustainability;
- Management of economic and financial risks;
- State and local finance in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic;
- Budget transparency and accountability;
- Public financial management and sustainable development goals;
- Financial management reforms in developing countries.
Dr. Rahul Pathak
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- financial management
- budgeting
- public finance
- budget reform
- debt management
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