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The Real Estate Trap of Empty Schools
Lucas and Luna examine the hidden economic drag of demographic decline on local governments. Using the case of rural Ohio townships where school closures trigger a cascade of falling property values and shrinking tax bases, they explore how aging populations create a fiscal death spiral. With October 21, 2026 as our anchor, we look at why closing schools is often a budgetary band-aid that accelerates regional decay. This episode breaks down the math of municipal bond ratings, the loss of community anchors, and the difficult choices facing mayors in shrinking towns.
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