Public finance theory can address itself to state financial problems. Delaware
provides a useful case study to determine the applicability of much of that
theory The theory suggests that Delaware is attempting to finance a substantial income redistribution program which generates an out-migration
of its tax base. Several suggestions are made for reversing this tendency.
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