Fiscal Characteristics of Capital Cities

The Field Lab partnered with the City of Trenton to examine the unique fiscal and operational costs associated with serving as a state capital.

Project Partner

City of Trenton, New Jersey

Project Summary

Students worked with municipal budget and operational data to analyze expenditure patterns, service demands, and cost drivers specific to Trenton’s role as a capital city.

Areas of Focus

The team examined fiscal and operational cost drivers associated with capital city functions and expenditure patterns unique to state capitals.

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