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In a paper released by the Goldwater Institute on December 18, 2008, "A Fresh Start for Arizona: Proposals for Closing a Billion-Dollar Budget Gap," Byron Schlomach puts forth recommendations for closing the deficit in the state government general fund. The following notes are an attempt to illustrate the consequences of the spending reductions recommended by Dr. Schlomach, along with some considerations about the philosophy apparently embodied in the recommendations.
Black and white stereograph card of a man sitting on an outcropping and overlooking the canyon. Circa 1879.
This brief report provides conceptual perspectives on public investment using debt financing. Empirical evidence of the relationship between public investment and economic activity is provided, showing that moderate levels of debt do not impair economic growth and may provide a stimulus to growth. Arizona's public debt currently is low relative to national standards. Related to this low debt, public investment in infrastructure has fallen behind the state's population and economic growth over the last 15 years. Because of low interest rates and a construction slump that will reduce construction costs, current conditions are ideal for public investment using debt financing.
Photograph showing Paolo Soleri and four other people working on construction at Arcosanti
Photograph showing Paolo Soleri and another person working on construction at Cube City at Construction Camp, Arcosanti
Photograph showing Paolo Soleri and four other people working on construction at Arcosanti
Photograph showing one person working on construction at Arcosanti
Photograph showing Paolo Soleri and two other people working on construction at Arcosanti
Photograph showing Paolo Soleri and five other people working on construction at Arcosanti
Photograph showing Paolo Soleri and three other people working on construction at Arcosanti