and contextualising the theory with relevant and up-to-date examples. The authors have retained the focus on the public choice school of thought in this new edition and have also added an emphasis on behavioural public finance. The comprehensive nature of the analysis, coupled with the intuitive diagrammatic approach, ensures that students using this book gain a thorough understanding of the subject. Online Resource Centre The text will be accompanied by an Online Resource Centre which comprises For lecturers: Artwork from the book For students: Self-test questions (5 per chapter) Web links