Public Goods & Services: What Government Provides and Why

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City Z converted 200 acres of derelict land into a new park in 2018, paying for upkeep through property tax increases and concession fees charged to food stalls and bike rentals inside it. A voucher program gave seniors and low-income families $100 toward guided fitness classes, keeping access open despite the added fees. By 2021 visitor counts had risen 40 percent and nearby asthma hospitalizations had fallen 15 percent.

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