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National Institute of Public Administration Outreach Programmes Division
Acknowledgements
The National Institute Public Administration (NIPA), Outreach Programmes Division wishes to
thank those below for their contribution to this Public Finance module:
Mubiana M. (Mr.)
Content Page
Module Overview 1
Welcome to DPA Public Finance. 3
Module Learning Outcomes 3
Time frame.. 3
Study skills.. 3
Need help?.......................................................................................................... 5
Assignments 5
Assessments. 5
Margin icons 6
Learning tips 7
Studying at a distance.. 8
Introduction .. 9
Definition of Finance. 9
Meaning and Scope of Public Finance.. 10
Historical Development of Public Finance 11
The theory of public finance.. 11
The distinction between public receipts and public revenue.. 13
Public Revenue.. 13
Summary... 15
Introduction.. 16
Risks of Finance 16
Measures to avoid financial risks 18
Summary. 18
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Introduction.... 20
National Income.... 20
Methods of Measuring National Income 21
Factors that Influence National Income 23
Difficulties in calculating National Income.. 23
Summary... 24
Introduction 25
Definition . 25
Functions of Taxation 25
Classifications of a good tax system. 26
Canons of taxes. 27
Division of tax burden. . 29
Incidence of taxes . 29
Direct and indirect taxes. 31
Value added tax (VAT). 33
Summary... 37
Introduction 39
What is a budget.... 39
Importance of the budget in Zambia .... 39
Classification of the budget 39
The budget process in Zambia.. 41
The Appropriation Bill .. 43
Budget control (mechanism). 43
Auditing .... 46
The Auditor-Generals Office.... 47
Functions of the Auditor-General.. 47
Weaknesses of Auditor-General and Public Accounts committee. 48
The brief role of ministry of finance in national development.. 49
The core roles of ministry of finance 49
Summary... 56
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Introduction 57
Government expenditure.... 57
Public expenditure.. 59
Wagners law of increasing state activities.. 60
Wiseman Peacock hypothesis 61
Canons of expenditure.. 62
Government functions.. 63
Government revenue. 65
Summary.. 66
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Other considerations... 79
Summary.. 80
Recommended Readings. 85
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