This is republished content originally hosted on the Mercatus’ Center former blog, Neighborhood Effects. Earlier this year Amazon narrowed down the list of potential cities to site its second headquarters. Applicants are now waiting out the selection process. It’s unclear when Amazon will make its choice, but that hasn’t stopped many from speculating who the likely contendersContinue reading “The unseen costs of Amazon’s HQ2 Site Selection”
Tag Archives: Tax and Budget
State tax refunds and limiting spending growth
This is republished content originally hosted on the Mercatus’ Center former blog, Neighborhood Effects. This fall eligible Alaskans will be receiving a check of $1,100 from their state government. Although the amount of the check can vary, Alaskans receive one every fall – no strings attached. Other state residents are probably more familiar with IRS tax refundsContinue reading “State tax refunds and limiting spending growth”
What’s going on with Alaska’s budget?
This is republished content originally hosted on the Mercatus’ Center former blog, Neighborhood Effects. Alaska is facing another budget deficit this year – one of $3 billion – and many are skeptical that the process of closing this gap will be without hassle. The state faces declining oil prices and thinning reserves, forcing state legislators to rethinkContinue reading “What’s going on with Alaska’s budget?”
Eight years after the financial crisis: lessons from the most fiscally distressed cities
This is republished content originally hosted on the Mercatus’ Center former blog, Neighborhood Effects. You’d think that eight years after the financial crisis, cities would have recovered. Instead, declining tax revenues following the economic downturn paired with growing liabilities have slowed recovery. Some cities exacerbated their situations with poor policy choices. Much could be learnedContinue reading “Eight years after the financial crisis: lessons from the most fiscally distressed cities”
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