In this upper-level undergraduate text, David Hyman delivers a solid economics-oriented approach to public finance and public policy. The 11th edition of Public Finance addresses public issues that will confront the United States and other nations throughout the new millennium. Dr. Hyman first emphasizes the economic theory of public goods and how to best provide them. He then builds in relevant applications to illustrate the main economics points and ensure solid understanding. Packed with timely, real-world examples, this text sparks lively discussion and debate with its convincing coverage of hot topics using the latest government statistics and recent scholarly research." -- publisher website.