Now facing another $20 billion deficit despite temporary tax hikes and spending cuts, California’s fiscal woes foreshadow those of many sub-national – or, indeed, national –governments globally. While all must first deal with the current emergency, sensible local fiscal, tax, and political reforms are vital to restore a balance of centralized and decentralized government.
加州虽然大力增税并削减开支，但仍面对 200 亿美元的财政赤字，其财政困境正是其他次国家或国家政府的先兆。解决当前的困境是当务之急，但要想在政府的集权和分权中再次取得平衡，合理的地方财政、税收及政治改革至关重要。