Should New York Quit New York?

by Dan Ackman, Forbes.com, April 3, 2003

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Author Dan Ackman discusses the issue of statehood from a tax and revenue perspective. Ackman focuses on the challenges of formulating a revenue strategy for the new state. The article cites opinion, from both sides of the argument, on the economic impact of seccession and includes a memorable quote from former NYC Mayor Edward I Koch expressing some skepticism about the idea. Click here for the article in Forbes.com.