2009 Expert’s RoundtableLeading industry professionals share their insights on issues affecting today’s cities, states and regions
State and Local Government Job Market: Coping with the Recession
A current perspective on public sector employment trends… Continue
Fiscal Policy Space Affords Cities Greater Control of Economic Destiny
Michael A. Pagano, Dean of the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs, University of Illinois at Chicago
Strategies cities can consider to meet economic challenges depends on policy space… Continue
Recession Puts the Squeeze on State and Local Government Finances
Donald J. Boyd, Senior Fellow, Rockefeller Institute
State and local governments are feeling the pinch of the economic downturn… Continue
The Rise and Fall of California: Glitz, Glamour and a Financial Mess
James Flanigan, business columnist and author
Despite its unique challenges, can the Golden State make an economic recovery?… Continue
Collapse of Midway Deal “Not a Setback for Privatization”
Leonard Gilroy
Public-private partnerships could still be a critical strategy for doing more with less… Continue
Retaining Public Safety Workforce is Essential Even (Especially) in Tough Economy
Christopher J. Mier, CFA
Layoffs of local police and fire employees can place cities at risk, resulting in even higher costs… Continue
Pensions, Privatization, Municipal Bankruptcy Top GASB Research Priorities
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board has a full agenda for 2009… Continue
High Speed Rail: Linking the Midwest Economy
Cities should be accessible within a three-hour travel window, says Rick Harnish… Continue
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