Zero Sum: Cities Have Little To Show For Big Spending

The spending in America's biggest cities has skyrocketed, with a 18% increase over the last decade when adjusted for inflation, according to a RealClearInvestigations analysis. Despite this hefty investment, the benefits remain elusive, raising questions about the effectiveness of such expenditures. This surge in spending mirrors the increases seen during the Great Depression, yet the tangible improvements for citizens are not as evident, sparking debates on how to better allocate municipal budgets to achieve real, lasting outcomes for urban populations.