Budgeting in Slovenia During the Democratic Transition

In: Public budgeting & finance, Band 20, Heft 3, S. 51-79

Abstract

Slovenia represents an interesting and important case in the study of comparative budgeting in post‐socialist countries during democratization and economic reform. Compared to Hungary and other nations in the region, Slovenia has had more budget stability and has maintained fiscal balances through shared political norms and strong ministerial guardianship. Political culture, institutional capacity, and the nature of governing coalitions all affected budget outcomes. In general, Slovenia has moved more quickly to reform its budgetary institutions and processes but still faces a range of difficult budget issues and choices.