The responsability for preparing the state budget falls upon the C states governor. The governor prepares the budget as he sees the needs of the state. The legislative branch then has to approve or make changes to the budget before it is adopted.
One reason to join is if you have a struggling economy. The EU is a single trade union, and most of the countries in it use one type of note, called a euro. In joining the EU, a country will be able to be helped by A) The booming EU economy and B) The countries helping each other out. A reason someone might not join the EU is they already have a good economy and don't need help.