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Microcomputers And City Governments, Donald F. Norris, Vincent J. Webb
Microcomputers And City Governments, Donald F. Norris, Vincent J. Webb
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In 1976 a revolution occurred. blood was shed, but the effects No shots were fired, no of the revolution in electronic data processing have been felt throughout the country. What is more, its effects will continue to be felt for many years to come.
Microcomputer And Local Government: A Program For Small And Rural Communities, Donald F. Norris
Microcomputer And Local Government: A Program For Small And Rural Communities, Donald F. Norris
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For the first time since the Great Depression, local governments throughout the United States have begun to experience severe revenue-expenditure imbalances. Inflation, rising expectations, and citizen demands for services have produced governmental intervention into heretofore untouched areas. Combined with the generally decreasing rate of local revenue growth and with reductions in federal and state aid, this has produced serious fiscal problems for many local governments. With resources no longer available to provide prior levels of public services, many local governments have had to cut back on their activities.