Sales taxes help state and local governments soften inflation blow

Moody's Talks - Muniland

Rising prices are boosting state and local governments’ sales tax revenue, lessening their burden from inflation-driven cost increases. Plus, Marcia Van Wagner, who is retiring as a state analyst, speaks about her career path and offers some insight into how today’s inflationary environment compares with the turmoil in the 1970s and 1980s.

Guests: Moody’s Investors Service; Doug Goldmacher, vice president – US Public Finance, Moody’s Investors Service; Marcia Van Wagner, vice president – US Public Finance, Moody’s Investors Service

Host: Nick Samuels, Senior Vice President - US Public Finance, Moody’s Investors Service