Der <Schuldenmonitor> der Bertelsmann Stiftung prophezeit es bereits seit drei Jahren: Die Bundesländer erwartet ein beträchtlicher Konsolidierungsbedarf. Aber welche Möglichkeiten stehen für eine solche Konsolidierung offen? Wie stellen sich die Konsolidierungsanstrengungen im Vergleich dar? Welche...</schuldenmonitor>

During the most recent recession, many state governments faced substantial budget shortfalls.State politicians often blame the fiscal crises created by those shortfalls on factors largely outside their control, such as the declining economy or reductions in federal aid. Others have suggested...

For the fifth and final year, we rank states according to their financial condition. On the basis of FY 2016 financial reports of the 50 states, this study ranks the states' fiscal solvency using 13 indicators that assess the extent to which the states can meet their obligations. State finances...

Based on the fiscal year 2014 comprehensive annual financial reports of the 50 states and Puerto Rico, this study ranks states fiscal solvency using 14 metrics that assess the extent to which the states can meet short-term bills and longer-term obligations. State finances are analyzed according...

Based on the FY 2015 comprehensive annual financial reports of the 50 states, this study ranks states fiscal solvency using 13 metrics that assess the extent to which the states can pay short-term bills and meet longer-term obligations. State finances are analyzed according to five categories of...

Based on the fiscal year 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports of the 50 states, this study ranks states' fiscal solvency using 14 metrics that assess whether the states can meet their short-term bills and long-term obligations. State finances are analyzed according to five dimensions of...