Anglo and Latino Differences in Willingness to Pay for Urban Public Services^*

Abstract

This research explores Anglo and Latino differences in willingness to pay for urban public services, assuming differences will impact service delivery in local government as the Latino population increases and becomes more visible. Copyright (c) 2008 by the Southwestern Social Science Association.

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