An Analysis of the Cost of Municipal and State Government and the Relation of Population to Cost of Government, Net Taxable Income and Full Value of R

"An Analysis of the Cost of Municipal and State Government and the Relation of Population to Cost of Government, Net Taxable Income and Full Value of Real Property in New York State" is a comprehensive economic and statistical study by Donald H. Davenport that examines the fiscal structure of New York State during the mid-1920s. This scholarly work investigates the complex correlations between population density and the rising expenditures of state and local administrations. Through a rigorous examination of financial data, Davenport evaluates how net taxable income and the assessed value of real property serve as indicators and supports for the growing cost of public services.

This study provides an essential historical perspective on public finance, capturing a pivotal moment in American governance when urban and rural demographic shifts necessitated new approaches to taxation and budgeting. The text offers detailed insights into the economic challenges of the era, exploring the disparities in governmental costs across different jurisdictions. It remains a significant resource for researchers of political science, economic history, and public administration, offering a meticulous look at the financial foundations of one of the nation's most populous states. Davenport's work stands as a landmark analysis of the intersection between demographics and fiscal policy.

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