​Why Are There Concerns About the Long-Term Economic Challenges Faced

question 52

Multiple Choice

​Why are there concerns about the long-term economic challenges faced by local governments?

• A)​Texas has an increasing number of residents with less revenue to provide services.
• B)​The public opposes tax increases.
• C)State and national governments are unableto provide funds.
• D)​State and national governments mandatespending money on certain programs.
• E)​All of these are reasons for concern.

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