What do fly stickers in men’s room urinals have in common with handwritten notes on the outside of delinquent tax notices? Both are examples of the effective use of behavioral economics, the study of how psychological and emotional factors play into our everyday decision making.
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What do fly stickers in men’s room urinals have in common with handwritten notes on the outside of delinquent tax notices? Both are examples of the effective use of behavioral economics, the study of how psychological and emotional factors play into our everyday decision making.
Downtowns across America are experiencing a renaissance. Population growth in downtowns has outpaced growth in the broader regions in which those downtowns are located. North Carolina downtowns are likewise experiencing record growth.
Downtowns across America are experiencing a renaissance. Population growth in downtowns has outpaced growth in the broader regions in which those downtowns are located. North Carolina downtowns are likewise experiencing record growth.
North Carolina city and county governing board members have a duty to vote. The general voting statutes, G.S. 153A-44 (counties) and G.S.
North Carolina city and county governing board members have a duty to vote. The general voting statutes, G.S. 153A-44 (counties) and G.S.
Fighting Blight with Property Tax Bills
Blog Post
How can a city more effectively fight blight—vacant, abandoned, and dilapidated housing? The city of High Point tried to find some answers last year with help from the Center for Community Progress and the UNC School of Government.
Fighting Blight with Property Tax Bills
Blog Post
How can a city more effectively fight blight—vacant, abandoned, and dilapidated housing? The city of High Point tried to find some answers last year with help from the Center for Community Progress and the UNC School of Government.
G.S. 105-394, the immaterial irregularities provision, functions much like a giant “reset” button for local tax offices. It allows a tax collector to issue retroactive bills (plus interest) for all property taxes that were omitted due to a mistake by the tax office.
G.S. 105-394, the immaterial irregularities provision, functions much like a giant “reset” button for local tax offices. It allows a tax collector to issue retroactive bills (plus interest) for all property taxes that were omitted due to a mistake by the tax office.