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The Public Good and the Brazilian State: Municipal Finance and Public Services in So Paulo, 18221930 (Markets and Governments i,Used
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Who and what a government taxes, and how the government spends the money collected, are questions of primary concern to governments large and small, national and local. When public revenues pay for highquality infrastructure and social services, citizens thrive and crises are averted. When public revenues are inadequate to provide those goods, inequality thrives and communities can verge into unrestas evidenced by the riots during Greeces financial meltdown and by the needless loss of life in Haitis collapse in the wake of the earthquake.In The Public Good and the Brazilian State, Anne G. Hanley assembles an economic history of public revenues as they developed in nineteenthcentury Brazil. Specifically, Hanley investigates the financial life of the municipalitya district comparable to the county in the United Statesto understand how the local state organized and prioritized the provision of public services, what revenues paid for those services, and what happened when the revenues collected failed to satisfy local needs. Through detailed analyses of municipal ordinances, mayoral reports, citizen complaints, and financial documents, Hanley sheds light on the evolution of public finance and its effect on the early economic development of Brazilian society. This deeply researched book offers valuable insights for anyone seeking to better understand how municipal finance informs histories of inequality and underdevelopment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Public Good and the Brazilian State'? A: The book focuses on the economic history of public revenues in nineteenth-century Brazil, examining how local governments organized and prioritized public services and the impacts of financial shortfalls on communities.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Public Good and the Brazilian State' is Anne G. Hanley.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on May 30, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book has 288 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: The book is categorized under Public Finance.
- Q: Does this book include any specific case studies? A: Yes, it includes detailed analyses of municipal ordinances, mayoral reports, citizen complaints, and financial documents from São Paulo.
- Q: What insights does the book offer regarding public finance? A: The book provides valuable insights into how municipal finance informs histories of inequality and underdevelopment in Brazilian society.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, it is suitable for academic research, particularly for those studying economic history, public finance, or Brazilian history.