Political Economics
1. Are American cities manageable? What are the limitations….not just financial or political…. on effective and efficient urban government administration? Compare private sector management to public sector administration in your answer. Why are handling constituent complaints in government like ensuring customer satisfaction in business ?
2. Can New Jersey State government or the federal government continue to help local governments with their financial problems? How dependent are urban mayors and councils on intergovernmental relations and outside aid, especially in the area of education funding?