Fear City: New York's Fiscal Crisis and the Rise of Austerity Politics
In Fear City, Kim Phillips-Fein examines New York's 1970s fiscal crisis, a pivotal moment that exposed vulnerabilities in urban finance and led to the adoption of austerity politics. The narrative traces the interplay of economic hardship, political maneuvering, and policy shifts that defined the city's trajectory and influenced national debates on governance and fiscal responsibility.
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Fear City delves into the fiscal crisis that gripped New York in the 1970s, examining the economic challenges that threatened the city's very survival.
The book explores the political responses to this crisis, highlighting the shift toward austerity measures that reshaped governance and public policy.
Through detailed analysis, it connects these events to broader trends in American urban history and economic policy.
Author Kim Phillips-Fein provides insight into how fiscal pressures influenced the rise of conservative fiscal ideologies in one of the nation's largest cities.
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