​Describe the Different Ways That Local Governments Raise Revenue

question 27

Essay

​Describe the different ways that local governments raise revenue.On which source of revenue do local governments most rely?

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Definitions:

Debt

Debt refers to money borrowed by one party from another, under the condition that it is to be repaid, usually with interest.

Externality

An economic term referring to a cost or benefit incurred or received by a third party who has no control over how that cost or benefit was created.

Capital Budgeting

The process of evaluating and selecting long-term investments that are in line with a company's goal of maximizing shareholder value.

Project Cash Flow

The net amount of cash and cash-equivalents being transferred into and out of a project, reflecting its operational activity and financial health.