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The growth and volatility of state tax revenue sources in the Tenth District

@article{Felix2008TheGA,
  title={The growth and volatility of state tax revenue sources in the Tenth District},
  author={R. Alison Felix},
  journal={Econometric Reviews},
  year={2008},
  volume={93},
  pages={63-88}
}
  • R. Felix
  • Published 22 June 2008
  • Economics
  • Econometric Reviews
With the sluggishness in the national economy in 2008, many state governments are projecting budget shortfalls for the 2009 fiscal year. This trend is a concern to policymakers, as the health of a state's tax revenues is important to its economic growth and its ability to finance the public services that residents demand. State governments provide physical infrastructure, educate the future workforce, and protect people and property. In addition, in the Tenth Federal Reserve District, state and… 
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