While larger municipalities with high fixed costs have worsening revenue problems, a tiny Ohio solves its municipal finance problems with traffic tickets.
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The Cost of the Squeegee Men
Through a cost and benefit approach to crime control, the limited money available for municipal spending can be spent most efficiently.
Why a Heat Wave Name Would Help
With temperatures rising to new heights during an increasing numbers of days, some cities have appointed officers to oversee heat waves.
Why We Need to Name Heat Waves
With cities reporting record high temperatures, some have decided they need Chief Heat Officers to create a response.
Weekly Roundup: From More Money to Fewer Restrooms
Our everyday economics includes scarcity, tradeoffs, cost, sustainability, hyperinflation, gender issues, externalities, African development, human capital.
How Economists Still Disagree About a Minimum Wage
Continuing to debate the minimum wage impact, economists still do not agree how, if, and when jobs are lost.
How to Pay For a $1.9 Trillion Package
Through massive pandemic aid, the 2020 CARES Act ballooned the federal deficit. With spending far exceeding revenue, the difference was $2.8 trillion: Now, President-elect Biden has proposed a new $1.9 trillion relief package. It includes payments to Americans who…
Our Weekly Economic News Roundup: From Popping Corn to Hibernating Bears
Connecting economics, current events, and history, our economic news roundup ranges from the economic recovery to cooperating computers.
What We Need to Open a School Safely
The cost of opening schools safely becomes more of a concern when we look at the impact of the coronavirus on state finance.