Philip G. Joyce is Senior Associate Dean and Professor of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, recognized for his expertise in public budgeting and finance. He has held influential roles in government, including positions with the Illinois Bureau of the Budget and the Congressional Budget Office, contributing to fiscal policy at both state and federal levels. Joyce has authored numerous scholarly publications, including widely cited works on performance budgeting and the federal budget process. His academic and professional contributions have established him as a leading voice in public administration and fiscal policy, shaping both policy discourse and academic instruction.