Budget Literacy for Citizens: Principles, Rights, and Practices in Türkiye’s Public Finance

Yüksel, Cihan

The state budget is our shared wallet—public money that belongs toall citizens. To safeguard it, citizens need budget literacy: the ability to understand how taxes are collected, where resources are allocated, and what services are provided in return. Budget-literate individuals can interpret public institutions’ plans and reports, becoming more informed, responsible, and engaged members of society. This book introduces the fundamentals of public budgeting in Türkiye, explains citizens’ rights in the process, and offers tools to read revenue, expenditure, and budget balances. By strengthening budget literacy, it promotes transparency, accountability, and democratic participation while empowering citizens to protect public resources and prevent waste.