Public Finance Journal

Deadline is tomorrow! Don't forget to submit your proposals to [email protected]. More information can be found here: https://publicfinance.org/index.php/pfj/cfp

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

The submission deadline is basically a month away! Get your abstracts in for potential inclusion in this symposium! 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 "Sales Taxation in a Changing Economy: Policy Design, Administration, and Equity." Questions? Contact Guest Editor Sarah Larson. https://publicfinance.org/index.php/pfj/cfp

Happy New Year!

Why should you send your research to Public Finance Journal for publication? Quick review process! Guaranteed distribution to practitioners! Free open-access publications, so your research is never stuck behind a paywall! Submit today! https://publicfinance.org/index.php/pfj/about/submissions

"An Engaging Opportunity: The Promise of Enhanced Public Engagement for Priority-Based Budgeting" found in 2(2), identifies the effects of public engagement on priority-based budgeting reallocation outcomes. https://doi.org/10.59469/pfj.2025.61

Fascinating findings in "A Fiscal Comparison of Bond Ratings for Black and White Majority Municipalities" by Hunter Bacot found in 2(2) regarding bond rating discrimination! https://doi.org/10.59469/pfj.2025.65

Have you had a chance to read "Is There a Gold Standard or Need for a City-Centric Approach for Sales Tax Revenue Forecasting" by Sarah Larson and Michael Overton found in 2(2)? If not, today is a great day to read this open-access research. https://doi.org/10.59469/pfj.2025.45

"Using Large Language Models to Forecast Local Government Revenue" by Il Hwan Chung, Berat Kara, Melissa McShea, Rahul Pathak, & Daniel Williams explores the use of ChatGPT with human input as a viable alternative forecasting method. https://doi.org/10.59469/pfj.2025.46

Issue 2(2) of Public Finance Journal is now live on the website! We will highlight the research featured in this issue over the next few days. https://publicfinance.org/index.php/pfj/issue/view/5

Exciting news! A new issue of Public Finance Journal comes out this week! Keep up with the issue by following the journal's social media!