Divided into four parts, this comprehensive reference first examines forecast practices at the federal, state, and local levels, utilizing case studies that include California, Texas, and Louisiana. It then explores consensus systems and risk assessment, considering political factors and the costs of forecast errors. The text concludes with a call to transparency and guidance from a code of ethics, and a look at forecasting practices in emerging countries.
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Divided into four parts, this comprehensive reference first examines forecast practices at the federal, state, and local levels, utilizing case studies that include California, Texas, and Louisiana. It then explores consensus systems and risk assessment, considering political factors and the costs of forecast errors. The text concludes with a call to transparency and guidance from a code of ethics, and a look at forecasting practices in emerging countries.
Imprint | Auerbach Publishers Inc. |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Public Administration and Public Policy |
Release date | March 2008 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2008 |
Editors | Jinping Sun, Thomas D. Lynch |
Contributors | Katherine Willoughby, Charles Garofalo, Fred Thompson, Christopher G. Reddick, Aman Khan, John L. Mikesell, Daniel W Williams, Robert W Smith |
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 46mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 660 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-4200-4582-6 |
Barcode | 9781420045826 |
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LSN | 1-4200-4582-2 |