The influence of fiscal information on preferences for city services
- 1 June 2000
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in The Social Science Journal
- Vol. 37 (2) , 195-214
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0362-3319(00)00055-0
Abstract
This article looks at the effects of fiscal information on citizen preferences for city services. We ask the question: Does support for taxes for government services change if citizens are presented with the tax amount? We explore this question using surveys of registered voters in Eugene, Oregon. Understanding how fiscal information sways support for taxes for services could influence how much and what type of information is provided to citizens. That is, less principled individuals could “rig the game” by withholding or providing fiscal information in order affect citizen responses. First, we review the literature about citizen attitudes toward taxes and services. Next, we discuss our methodology followed by our research findings. Finally, we discuss the implications of our findings.Keywords
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