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The Fix : Solving the Gas Tax Dilemma Before the Roads Crumble. (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The Fix: Solving the Gas Tax Dilemma Before the Roads Crumble by TaxDee offers a critical examination of one of the most pressing infrastructure challenges facing modern societies: the unsustainable decline of road networks due to an outdated funding model. As electric vehicles become more prevalent and fuel efficiency improves, the traditional gas tax, once the bedrock of transportation funding, is increasingly failing to generate sufficient revenue to maintain and upgrade vital infrastructure. TaxDee delves deep into the historical context of the gas tax, tracing its origins and evolution, and meticulously dissects why it is no longer fit for purpose in the 21st century. This insightful book isn't just a diagnosis of the problem; it's a comprehensive exploration of potential solutions. TaxDee meticulously evaluates a range of alternative funding mechanisms, from mileage-based user fees (MBUF) and congestion pricing to public-private partnerships and innovative bond structures. The author explores the economic implications, political feasibility, and public acceptance challenges associated with each proposed fix, providing a balanced perspective on their respective merits and drawbacks. The central theme revolves around the urgency of policy reform and the need for brave political leadership to avert a looming infrastructure crisis that threatens economic productivity, public safety, and quality of life. While not a narrative-driven book with traditional characters, "The Fix" features a compelling 'character' in the form of the gas tax itself, whose slow demise is charted with academic rigor and policy foresight. The book's key takeaway is an urgent call to action for policymakers, economists, urban planners, and concerned citizens to engage in a serious, data-driven conversation about sustainable transportation funding. TaxDee empowers readers with the knowledge needed to understand the complexities of infrastructure finance and advocates for proactive, equitable, and technologically adaptable solutions to ensure our roads remain functional and safe for future generations. It's an indispensable guide for anyone interested in public policy, urban development, and the future of transportation.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alan wise
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Dezember 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798232684457
• Artikelnr.: 76058513