

S4E4 - In a Bad State: State & Local Budget Crises (David Schleicher)
Sep 23, 2024
David Schleicher, the Walter E. Meyer Professor of Property and Urban Law at Yale Law School and author of "In a Bad State", dives into the pressing issues surrounding state and local budget crises. He discusses the cyclical nature of these financial problems and critiques federal bailout strategies. Schleicher also explores the complexities of local borrowing for infrastructure, the financial repercussions of COVID-19, and shares insights from his journey in academic writing. His engaging approach aims to make municipal finance accessible to all.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Government Budgets in Crisis
02:01 • 6min
Borrowing for Infrastructure: A Local Perspective
08:16 • 28min
Navigating Post-Pandemic Finances
36:30 • 16min
The Journey of Transforming Articles into Books in Academia
52:10 • 2min
Engaging Municipal Finance for the General Audience
53:51 • 2min
Exploring Infrastructure Financing: Recommendations and Historical Insights
55:43 • 3min
Historical Parallels in Railroad Development and Property Law
59:02 • 6min