Funding: US Department of Housing and Urban Development
Summary: The project explores the extent to which fiscal disparities exist among local jurisdictions within different kinds of metropolitan areas and why these disparities exist. We are particularly interested in the extent of fiscal disparities among suburban jurisdictions as well as between suburban jurisdictions and central cities. We calculate disparities among local governments in a small, regionally representative set of metropolitan areas. We also explore the characteristics of metropolitan areas that are associated with greater fiscal disparities. Finally, we will discuss the policy implications of these findings.
Researchers
Michael Bell - Research Professor
Hal Wolman - Research Professor
Products
Intrametropolitan Area Revenue Raising Disparities and Equities
November 05, 2005