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The Homevoter Hypothesis: How Home Values Influence Local Government Taxation, School Finance, and Land-Use Policies William A. Fischel
The Homevoter Hypothesis: How Home Values Influence Local Government Taxation, School Finance, and Land-Use Policies
William A. Fischel
The link between homeownership and political involvement, Fischel argues, explains several puzzles, such as why displacement of local taxation by state funds reduces school quality and why local governments are more efficient providers of environmental amenities. He calls for decentralization of the fiscal and regulatory functions of government.
344 pages, 2 line illustrations, 1 map, 1 table
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | February 15, 2005 |
| ISBN13 | 9780674015951 |
| Publishers | Harvard University Press |
| Pages | 344 |
| Dimensions | 228 × 148 × 20 mm · 608 g |
| Language | English |