The book analyzes the economic and political implications of the Green Budget proposed by the Institute for Fiscal Studies in 1983. It examines the potential impacts of this budget on public spending, taxation, and the broader economy, offering a detailed critique of its proposals.

This book likely serves as a detailed academic or policy-oriented analysis of a specific historical budget proposal. The subject matter suggests a focus on fiscal policy, economic theory, and political decision-making, likely aimed at students, economists, or political scientists interested in the UK's fiscal history. The reception would depend on the rigor of its analysis and its contribution to the understanding of fiscal policy debates during that period.