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Public Finance Journal Public Finance is an open-access journal publishing peer-reviewed research in budgeting and finance.

"Exploring Connections Between Financial Sophistication and Democratic Function in Local Governments" by Stephanie Leise...
10/06/2026

"Exploring Connections Between Financial Sophistication and Democratic Function in Local Governments" by Stephanie Leiser & Natalie Fitzpatrick finds that stronger democratic functioning and more sophisticated financial practices in local governments are generally linked, although greater financial sophistication may also be associated with more divisive public discourse.

https://doi.org/10.59469/pfj.2026.82

PFJ has an estimated CiteScore of 5, another exciting sign of the journal’s growing reach and impact in public finance s...
09/14/2026

PFJ has an estimated CiteScore of 5, another exciting sign of the journal’s growing reach and impact in public finance scholarship. We’re proud to publish rigorous, relevant research that advances our understanding of fiscal policy, public budgeting, taxation, and the financial challenges facing governments and communities.

A huge thank you to our authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and the broader PFJ community for helping strengthen the journal!

"Structuring Simulations for Local Government Resident Engagement: The Experience of Lawrence and Sedgwick County, Kansa...
08/18/2026

"Structuring Simulations for Local Government Resident Engagement: The Experience of Lawrence and Sedgwick County, Kansas by Zach Mohr, David Guo, Alley Porter, Craig Owens, Lindsey Poe Rosseauv, & Whitney Afonso finds that budget simulations have evolved from relatively unstructured exercises into more sophisticated tools that provide residents with greater information and structured choices, offering lessons for practitioners designing simulations and researchers studying public engagement in budgeting.

https://doi.org/10.59469/pfj.2026.81

How can local governments improve performance? In "Improving Local Government Performance Through Benchmarking," Christo...
06/11/2026

How can local governments improve performance? In "Improving Local Government Performance Through Benchmarking," Christopher Acuff reviews David Ammons' roadmap for using best-practice benchmarking to identify what works, adapt successful strategies, and achieve better outcomes for communities.

https://doi.org/10.59469/pfj.2026.88

A book review of "Contemporary Issues and Challenges in Public Financial Management: Responding to Global Crises" by Car...
05/27/2026

A book review of "Contemporary Issues and Challenges in Public Financial Management: Responding to Global Crises" by Carlos M. Rodrigues highlights how PFM systems continue to evolve as governments face growing fiscal pressures and demands for accountability.

https://doi.org/10.59469/pfj.2026.89

The deadline is coming up quickly (March 31st)! Submit proposals for a symposium on Sales Taxation in a Changing Economy...
03/16/2026

The deadline is coming up quickly (March 31st)! Submit proposals for a symposium on Sales Taxation in a Changing Economy! Research is welcomed that examines how sales taxes operate in modern economies, their governance, and their fiscal impacts. https://publicfinance.org/index.php/pfj/cfp

New year and our first symposium on sales tax policy! Public Finance is accepting proposals through March 31, 2026, for ...
01/12/2026

New year and our first symposium on sales tax policy! Public Finance is accepting proposals through March 31, 2026, for "Sales Taxation in a Changing Economy: Policy Design, Administration, and Equity." Questions? Contact Guest Editor Sarah Larson. https://publicfinance.org/index.php/pfj/cfp

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12/31/2025

Happy New Year!

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