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Fiscal first aid.
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With indicators of housing market performance plumbing depths that haven't been seen in years, soaring energy and commodity costs, and slowed economic growth, many local governments are feeling financial pressure. In this environment, minor structural imbalances that were manageable in the past may now manifest as a financial crisis. The purpose of this article is to outline strategies and tactics for "fiscal first aid"--stabilizing the financial condition in preparation for more in-depth rehabilitation. However, this article will not be just of use to those in financial crisis. Governments with a stable position can review these concepts ...
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Source: HighBeam Research, Fiscal first aid.