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Springfield’s Peculiar Financial Landscape
Springfield’s economy, while seemingly stable on the surface, presents a fascinating case study in municipal finance, riddled with both resilience and eccentricities. The town’s primary source of revenue is property taxes, largely supported by the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, owned by the infamous Charles Montgomery Burns. This reliance on a single, potentially volatile source presents a constant vulnerability. Any mishap at the plant, be it a safety violation, a shutdown for repairs, or even a change in regulatory policy, sends shivers down the spines of the town’s bean counters.
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