1.0 link 228975 <![CDATA[The Case for Public-Private Partnerships]]> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jacob-frydman/the-case-for-public-priva_b_228975.html California is the world's 10th largest economy. The mansions of Beverly Hills, tech giants of Silicon Valley, and stars of Hollywood all evoke thoughts of wealth and success. Simply put, California is a giant.

In the wake of the sub-prime mortgage crisis however, this giant is being brought to its knees -- straddled with a mind-blowing 23.4 billion dollar budget shortfall and no relief within sight. Its cities are declaring bankruptcy, the most recent being the city of Vallejo, located...

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