Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Illustrations ix
4. Preface and Acknowledgments xi
5. Explanatory Notes xvii
6. Chapter 1. Introduction: Public Finance and the Origins of Inequality 1
7. Chapter 2. The Municipal Ideal 26
8. Chapter 3. The Fiscal State 64
9. Chapter 4. Nickels and Dimes: Funding Municipal Projects 98
10. Chapter 5. Bricks and Mortar: Building Essential Infrastructure 133
11. Chapter 6. Pests and Pestilence: Paying for Public Health 165
12. Chapter 7. Order and Progress: Investing in Education, Beautification, and Leisure 192
13. Chapter 8. Conclusion: The Local Economy and the Vibrant Municipality 210
14. Data Appendix 225
15. Abbreviations 231
16. Notes 233
17. Bibliography 267
18. Index 283