About the Journal
Public Finance Journal is a biannual journal publishing peer-reviewed research that examines and analyzes contemporary issues in budgeting and finance and explores the applicability of solution sets. The journal is published by the Government Finance Officers Association and is a forum for discussion on significant issues related to the advancement of our scientific understanding.
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Current Issue
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025)
Full Issue
Front Matter
Abstract 241 | PDF Downloads 225Page i-ii
Table of Contents
Abstract 191 | PDF Downloads 179Page 83-84
Editorials
Introduction to the Issue
Abstract 183 | PDF Downloads 180Page 83-84
Research Articles
Using Large Language Models to Forecast Local Government Revenue
Abstract 533 | PDF Downloads 372Page 85-98
Is There a Gold Standard or Need for a City-Centric Approach for Sales Tax Revenue Forecasting
Abstract 269 | PDF Downloads 210Page 99-120
A Fiscal Comparison of Bond Ratings for Black and White Majority Municipalities in the United States
Abstract 354 | PDF Downloads 336Page 121-141
An Engaging Opportunity
Abstract 339 | PDF Downloads 374Page 142-159
Book Reviews
Holding Government to Account
Abstract 171 | PDF Downloads 269Page 160-163
Critical Tax Theory
Abstract 188 | PDF Downloads 286Page 164-167
Managing Public Pension Plans
Abstract 156 | PDF Downloads 279Page 168-171
Back Matter
Abstract 138 | PDF Downloads 164Page iii-iv
Welcome to Public Finance Journal!
The Public Finance Journal serves as a forum for discussion on significant issues related to the advancement of our scientific understanding. Articles are chosen for publication based on the originality, importance, interdisciplinary interest, timeliness, and accessibility. As a journal focused on connecting the science with the practice in public budgeting and finance, all manuscripts must connect the study with the needs and interests of both the scientific and practitioner communities for the field.
The mission of PF is to serve those engaged in public budgeting and finance through the publication of significant advances in the science of the discipline that conveys both theoretical importance and timely application.
Guiding Principles of Public Finance Journal:
- Public Finance is an open access journal that is committed to the community of practice.
- All articles published adhere to the standards of peer review and the ethical standards of the Committee on Publication Ethics.
- We encourage the posting of open data and methods for all articles published.
- Both replications and manuscripts with null results are important to the scientific process.