A multi-resonant boost power factor correction circuit includes a full-wave rectifier; a high frequency filter capacitance coupled across the input terminals of the full-wave rectifier; a series half-bridge converter; a diode connected between the output of the rectifier and the dc bus voltage such that its cathode is connected to a dc bus; a capacitance coupled between the output of the rectifier and the junction between the series-connected switching devices of the half-bridge converter; a resonant load circuit connected to the junction between the switching devices, including a resonant inductor, a resonant capacitor and a load, such as a fluorescent discharge lamp; and a driver circuit for alternately switching the switching devices via a dead time control for selecting a dead time after one of the devices switches off and the other device switches on. The multi-resonant boost high power factor circuit meets the IEC standard for low harmonic content on input current, thus operating with a very high power factor, and operates with a minimal number of circuit components. In addition, the circuit meets lamp current crest factor specifications for fluorescent discharge lamp ballasts and requires lower voltage power devices.