Briefings · Public Finance
Russia’s Regional Investment Boom Has a Signal Problem
Regional investment accelerated in 2024, but state megaprojects and concentrated capital mean companies must look beneath the ranking before choosing a location.
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Public Finance
Coverage of decisions, capital and outcomes at the level of place.
Briefings · Public Finance
Tourist Tax Promises Need a Credible Revenue Forecast
Municipalities need to distinguish accommodation activity, forecast receipts and spending commitments before relying on a new source of local revenue.
Disrupted federal grants limit digital borrowing and shared library services in parts of the United States. Local effects vary by programmes, place and readers.