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Monitoreo fiscal en la deuda subnacional Los gobiernos pueden asegurar la responsabilidad fiscal de los municipios mediante sistemas de monitoreo que revisen periódicamente sus finanzas, establezcan límites a la deuda y fomenten la rendición...

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Craig Maher | Scholars Strategy Network Maher directs the Nebraska State and Local Finance Lab and teaches public budgeting, financial management, and cross-sector collaboration. His research focuses on fiscal federalism, revenue policy, an...

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Crazy that Gov Pillen needed to call up National Guard for this…

Great time presenting work at SeoulTech University

Looking forward to going back to Korea. Appreciate invite by SeoulTech

19 capstone presentations in one afternoon. Great work and congratulations to our soon to be graduates!

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We need a better understanding of the management of federal grants at the local level. Austin Aldag provides findings regarding this in "Local Management of Federal Grants: Determinants of Awards and Government Capacity." doi.org/10.59469/pfj...

I guess the so-called doge isn't very good at its so-called job.

I’d laugh if I didn’t own one.

Hey, when did Idaho take over Omaha, NE??

Cannot ignore the fact that while US autos are getting bigger and bigger, the roads and parking in many European, Japanese and Korean roads/cities are not conducive for such autos

Living best life

"Local Management of Federal Grants: Determinants of Awards and Government Capacity" by Austin Aldag answers the question: How do local governments manage federal grant funds, and what policy changes do practitioners desire? doi.org/10.59469/pfj...

Someone is living his best life

With some form of quid pro quo

Niskanen refers to bureaucracy as the Leviathan. The assumption as that laws/institutions were needed to "control" the bureaucracy - acts of Congress - but apparently a more simple solution is to empower an unelected person and vengeful President whilst Congress does nothing.

"What Does the Public Really Want to Know About Public Finance?: It’s Not Crystal Clear, but the Public Wants Profit!" by Kip Murray & Cathy Landry, uses public record requests data to better understand the general public's interest in public finance. doi.org/10.59469/pfj...

So, about those tax cuts from Trump's first term... - Marketplace Some of President Donald Trump's 2017 tax cuts are set to expire this year. We take a look at their economic impact. Plus, the legal outlook on Elon Musk gaining access to the Treasury's payment syste...

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Definitely a Monday

Absolutely right. While simplistic, I’ve learned that there are 2 types who run for office, those who love the game and those who want to affect policy. Too few care about the institutions or effective policy

My exact sentiments

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Great journal. Considering submitting your B&F research.

Scrunched ears kitty

Finding cool cat while traveling in Nagano

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