New York City Politics: Governing Gotham eBook

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Most experts consider economic development to be the dominant factor influencing urban politics. They point to the importance of the finance and real estate industries, the need to improve the tax base, and the push to create jobs. Bruce F. Berg maintains that there are three forces which are equally important in explaining New York City politics: economic development; the city’s relationships with the state and federal governments, which influence taxation, revenue and public policy responsibilities; and New York City’s racial and ethnic diversity, resulting in demands for more equitable representation and greater equity in the delivery of public goods and services. New York City Politics focuses on the impact of these three forces on the governance of New York City’s political system including the need to promote democratic accountability, service delivery equity, as well as the maintenance of civil harmony. This second edition updates the discussion with examples from the Bloomberg and de Blasio administrations as well as current public policy issues including infrastructure, housing and homelessness, land use regulations, and education.

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New York City Politics: Governing Gotham is written by Bruce F. Berg and published by Rutgers University Press. The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for New York City Politics are 9780813586687, 0813586682 and the print ISBNs are 9780813586670, 0813586674. Additional ISBNs for this eTextbook include 9780813586694, 9780813597874, 9780813586663.