The book next examines American prewar planning, the Coalition Provisional Authority's rule making and budgeting following the 2003 invasion of Iraq, and the mixed success of the American-led Coalition's capacity building programs initiated throughout the occupation. The common thread connecting these books together is that budgeting and budgetary policies are deeply influenced by and reflect the contest over ideas and values. References External links Webpage at the University of Virginia, Department of Politics Webpage at the University of Virginia, Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy 1951 births Living people University of Virginia faculty University of California, Riverside alumni University of California, Berkeley alumni Harvard University alumni American political scientists Public administration scholars