title: Exploring Scandinavian approaches to defense budget transparency in Ukraine: A theoretical review of opportunities and challenges
abstract: The paper examines the transparency of public finances, with a specific focus on the transparency of Ukraine’s defense budget. The relevance of this study arises from the ongoing war and the increasing public demand for accountability. The study aims to identify concrete measures to address existing gaps in defense budget transparency. The paper applies a comparative methodology, analyzing the feasibility of implementing Scandinavian transparency practices, particularly from Sweden and Norway, w
journal: Public and Municipal Finance