Comments

"Brunori provides an insightful and readable treatment of local taxation, focused on the critical role of the often-maligned property tax. In a time of budgetary travails, Brunori's book offers a clear-eyed perspective on the roles and forms of local taxation in our federal fiscal system."

—Wallace E. Oates
Professor of Economics, University of Maryland

"David Brunori's book should be read by every public official who must deal with the fiscal challenges of running local governments. He identifies the structural challenges that face local governments in America. Of course, there are no quick fixes to these problems but Brunori's thoughtful suggestions will help everyone interested in local issues understand the challenges and consider the potential paths to reform."

—Gary C. Cornia
Marriott School of Management, Brigham Young University, and President, National Tax Association

"David Brunori brings a unique and important perspective to the discussion of tax issues, combining an understanding of scholarly research with a keen appreciation for the political context within which tax policy decisions are made. This thoughtful analysis is a major contribution to public debate on local taxation."

—Joan Youngman
Senior Fellow, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

"An amazingly accessible commentary on local tax policy that is a 'must read' for legislators and their staff. Brunori once again challenges the conventional wisdom and shakes up our thinking with his brilliant and perceptive insights."

—Richard D. Pomp
Professor of Law, University of Connecticut

Local Tax Policy: A Federalist Perspective, by David Brunori, is available in paperback from the Urban Institute Press (6" x 9", 162 pages, ISBN 0-87766-717-9, $26.50). Order online or call (202) 261-5687; toll-free 800.537.5487.

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