Public Infrastructure and Economic Development
Public infrastructure deterioration has an important effect on urban economic development. Many cities with an aging industrial base are caught between the need to maintain or improve public capital stock and the immediate demand for community welfare programs. Neglecting public infrastructure may make it more difficult for these cities to achieve future economic growth.
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