Municipal finance

Explore Manhattan Institute articles, reports, commentary, and analysis related to Municipal finance.
Commentary Governance, Education
Aug 23 2026
Don’t Let the UFT Fleece Taxpayers via Teacher-Aide Bonuses
By Jennifer Weber, John Ketcham Read More
Commentary Cities New York, New York City
Nov 30 2025
Budget Crunch Could Push Zohran Mamdani into Needed Reforms — and AI Can Help
By John Ketcham Read More
Commentary Cities, Economics, Governance New York, New York City, Tax & Budget
Apr 13 2025
Wall Street Woes Will Hammer NYC — So Eric Adams Must Cut Spending Now
By John Ketcham Read More
Commentary Cities, Economics Chicago, Debt
May 10 2024
Chicago Will Need a Miracle to Escape Its Debt Burden
By Judge Glock Read More
Commentary Governance, Economics New York, New York City, Tax & Budget
Apr 28 2024
Mayor Adams’ New Budget Sets NYC (and Him) Up for Big Trouble in Summer 2025
By Nicole Gelinas Read More
Commentary Economics New York City, New York, Tax & Budget
Nov 09 2023
NYC Is on Verge of Fiscal Cliff Because Officials Spend Like Drunken Sailors
By Nicole Gelinas Read More
Commentary Economics New York, New York City, Finance, Immigration
Jul 09 2023
With No Plans for Endless Migrants, Adams Can’t Truly Claim His Budget Is Balanced
By Nicole Gelinas Read More
Press Release Cities New York, New York City, Housing, Immigration
Jun 27 2023
New Issue Brief: Better Options for NYC’s Asylum-Seeker Crisis
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Report Cities, Economics, Education, Governance, Public Safety New York City, Housing, Policing, Tax & Budget
Apr 18 2023
Reform and Renewal: Opportunities in New York City’s FY 2024 Budget
By John Ketcham, Ray Domanico, Hannah E. Meyers, Stephen Eide, Daniel DiSalvo, Eric Kober Read More
Commentary Cities Tax & Budget, Policing
Apr 05 2023
Pensions Are Defunding Philadelphia Police
By Jordan McGillis Read More