The Historical And Constitutional Foundations Of The Budgetary System In Italy
Abstract
To understand the nature of the budgetary system in Italy it is necessary to bear in mind not only the principles which underly it, but also the effects of custom and practice. Here, more than in any other sphere of constitutional law, custom plays a major role and often gives rise to substantial contradictions between the apparent scope of the legal prescriptions and the actual functioning of the system. This is especially true with regard to the role of parliament in budgetary decisions and in public expenditure in general.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Law and Political Science
Fiscal Policies and Political Economy
Italy: Economic History and Contemporary Issues
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 215–236
- Publication date
- 6 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter