Why American Cities Cost So Much and Deliver So Little

Reihan Salam on why large American cities are often so ineffective at governing themselves, and how those cities can deliver better government to their residents

Why American Cities Cost So Much and Deliver So Little

TL;DR

  • Large American cities often struggle with ineffective governance.
  • This ineffectiveness contributes to high costs for residents.
  • The article explores reasons for these governmental shortcomings.
  • It also proposes methods for cities to improve their service delivery.