# Mark Moses: How To Understand and Fix Government Budgeting

An episode of [The Strong Towns Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/369032477), 7 Apr 2025, 1 h 03 min.

Audio: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bjk8pq97pqg4pygi/STP_4_7_25_Moses.mp3

In this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck is joined by Mark Moses, author of “The Municipal Financial Crisis: A Framework for Understanding and Fixing Government Budgeting.” Up for discussion today: • The dangers of relying on “balanced budgets." • The difference between city and business finances. • The issues with privatization and regionalization. • And more! ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES • Download the Strong Towns Finance Decoder to uncover the truth about your city’s finances. • Connect with Mark Moses: • X/Twitter • Website • Chuck Marohn (Substack)

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