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A financial analyst's toolkit: analyzing the fiscal impacts of economic development projects.(Report)
Government Finance Review
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June 01, 2008 |
Harris, Paul R.; Berkebile, Ronald D. |
COPYRIGHT 2008 Government Finance Officers Association. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright
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While no one would deny that the delivery of core services is the most important function of local governments, many would also admit to the politically seductive nature of economic development. The appeal of adding jobs and income is strong, and a healthy economy is an important attribute for any community. That's why nearly all local governments pursue economic development in some form.
There are different approaches to encouraging economic development. One is the laissez-faire approach, in which governments limit their intrusion into the private market. Many large cities, however, do not strictly adhere to this approach: Witness ...
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