Pensions, Recession Pose Risks to State and Local Governments

The video discusses the cautious outlook for state and local governments, highlighting risks such as cybersecurity, infrastructure, and pension funding. It emphasizes the importance of state sovereignty in managing economic downturns. The ongoing pension crisis is a significant concern, with a Moody's report indicating potential exhaustion of pension assets in several states under stress scenarios.

How does the control over revenues and expenditures help state governments during economic downturns?

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What does the report from Moody's indicate about the future of pension assets in certain states?

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