Date of Award
Fall 2011
Document Type
Capstone
Degree Name
Doctorate of Public Policy and Management
Department
Public Policy and Management
First Advisor
Dr. Josie LaPlante, Ph.D.
Keywords
Maine Revenue, State Budgets, Per Capita Income, Muskie School of Public Service
Abstract
The State of Maine faces a troubling financial situation. Per capita personal income levels have lagged behind the national average for years.1 It is no secret that Maine residents have been over burdened by the state’s revenue system for some time. Taxes regularly claim a larger portion of individual income than in other states around the nation. Since 1993, tax burden in Maine has ranked among the top ten in the nation in every year but one.2 Despite the heavy burden of the revenue system on Maine residents, the state faces regular budget shortfalls.
Recommended Citation
Brennan, Jamie, "Trends in Maine Revenue" (2011). Muskie School Capstones and Dissertations. 44.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/muskie_capstones/44
