Aaron Wildavsky

Aaron Wildavsky was a prominent American political scientist known for his contributions to the fields of public policy and budgeting. His work emphasized the complexities of budgetary processes and the incremental nature of public finance, famously stating that 'budgets are about political choices, not just numbers.' He served as a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and was influential in shaping the understanding of how government budgets reflect political priorities and societal needs.