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ECONOMIES OF AMERICAN CITIES
American cities are in trouble, the recession is straining cities' ability to meet their financial needs causing them to cutback on essential services, implementing hiring freezes and layoffs, delaying capital expenditures.The way out is to increase taxes or fees or both. The impact to businesses and the financial markets is harsh with 80% (CNN Estimate) in trouble.
Can the stimulus package or big government stop the trend? Will the further decline put a larger drag on the predicted financial recovery of the nation? Will reduction in services drive higher crime and further deterioration?
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The prices of American homes fell for a second consecutive month, a reflection of the shaky nature of the nation’s...
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has joined the growing ranks of American municipalities declaring bankruptcy since the 2008...
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U.S. industrial production rose in September and a gauge of manufacturing in New York State hinted at stabilization in...
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The jobs recovery has been pathetic nationwide. Since January 2010, national employment increased by only 0.8 percent.
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