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 responsi.
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Rutgers University Press New york city politics: governing gotham, paperback/bruce f. berg
