Summarizes information on state-local fiscal systems outside Minnesota and provides some comparisons with Minnesota. Its purpose is to both describe the property tax and fiscal systems elsewhere and allows Minnesota to determine what features, if any, would be appropriate as it considers changing its own fiscal system. Tables.

Analyzes the myriad interconnecting factors that contribute to perceived problems with Minnesota's fiscal and property-tax systems. Summarizes the results of 3 initial research components on disparities in property taxes paid by Minnesota homeowners, disparities in property-tax base and the distribution of state aid and credits to local governments. Over 20 tables, graphs and maps.

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