STATE FISCAL POLICIES AMID FEDERAL CHANGES: ADAPTIVE STRATEGIES AND EMERGING CHALLENGES
Abstract
State-level fiscal governance plays a critical role in preserving economic stability, particularly in times of shifting federal fiscal landscapes. As national governments implement changes such as tax code revisions, adjustments to federal aid, and monetary policy shifts, state governments must reassess their financial planning frameworks. These shifts influence revenue collection, public investment, and debt management at the subnational level.
This paper investigates the implications of federal fiscal policy adjustments on state budgets and the strategies deployed by state governments to maintain fiscal balance. Special attention is given to revenue volatility, healthcare obligations, pension responsibilities, and the political complexities surrounding tax and spending reform. Drawing from historical analysis and case-based examples, the study outlines adaptive mechanisms that states have used to navigate funding disruptions, ensuring long-term fiscal resilience and economic vitality.
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