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Cities on the Brink: The Dynamics of Fiscal Retrenchment
Palestras LincolnNovembro 20, 2015Speaker: Benedict S. JimenezMore than five years after the end of the Great Recession, a large majority of cities report that they are on the precipice of another budget crisis. This lecture is part of a series to promote municipal fiscal health.
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Fiscally Standardized Cities (FiSC)
DatabaseBancos de DadosAgosto 2016The FiSC Database makes it possible to compare local government finances for 150 of the largest U.S. cities across more than 125 categories of revenues, expenditures, debt, and assets, with annual data going back to 1977.
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Open Books: Towards Transparency in Municipal Finance
Palestras LincolnFevereiro 4, 2016Speaker: Lynnette KellyJoin Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) Executive Director Lynnette Kelly for an overview of the bond issuance process, the role of financial professionals, and the importance of disclosure.
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Tax Breaks, Transparency, and Accountability: A Conversation with Greg LeRoy
Palestras LincolnJaneiro 28, 2016Speaker: Greg LeRoyJoin Greg LeRoy for a brief presentation on the Subsidy Tracker from Good Jobs First, followed by a conversation with Lincoln Institute President George W. "Mac" McCarthy.