Chapter 1. Introduction: Public Finance and the Origins of Inequality
Chapter 2. The Municipal Ideal
Chapter 3. The Fiscal State
Chapter 4. Nickels and Dimes: Funding Municipal Projects
Chapter 5. Bricks and Mortar: Building Essential Infrastructure
Chapter 6. Pests and Pestilence: Paying for Public Health
Chapter 7. Order and Progress: Investing in Education, Beautification, and Leisure
Chapter 8. Conclusion: The Local Economy and the Vibrant Municipality