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HOW CAN IOWA CITIES BETTER REACT TO THE ECONOMY? Economy: A Mega Issue
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Macro to Micro International Economy United States Economy Iowa Economy Economies of Iowa Cities Revenue Impacts Expenditure Impacts
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International Economy European uncertainty lingers Middle East (oil) uprisings Growth in China and India Exports
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United States Economy GDP Stock Market Employment Confidence Housing Political instability
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Iowa Economy Employment Housing
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Revenues for Iowa Cities Property Taxes Road Use Taxes Local Sales Taxes Hotel Motel Taxes Investment Earnings Grants
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Expenditures for Iowa Cities Wages Healthcare Pensions Commodities Debt Issuance (credit)
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How can cities plan around the economy? Budget for the future Continuously analyze revenues and expenditures Cyclical, volatile, reliable/sustainable Track fund balances Sized correctly, policies for use (when not to use balances) Layered approach Choose budget horizon (two/three years)
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Property Tax Example
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