Imperfect Union: Representation and Taxation in Multilevel Governments

New York: Cambridge University Press, 2009. Octavo in blue boards; no dust jacket; illus.; 255 pp., 24 cm. Fine copy; cloth is clean and free of fraying; pages are clean, crisp, bright and free of marks, creases and notes; binding is tight and square. . Hardcover. ISBN: 9780521764735; 0521764734

In English. Series: Political economy of institutions and decisions; Contents: 1. Introduction: American Politics in 3D -- 2. What's Special about Special-Purpose Governments? -- 3. Political Theory of Special-Purpose Government -- 4. Piling On: The Problem of Concurrent Taxation -- 5. Specialization and Quality -- 6. Governing the Fiscal Commons -- 7. Conclusion -- Methodological Appendix. SUBJECT(S)Descriptor: Special districts -- United States. Local finance -- United States. Local finance.