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This lecture explores the financial challenges faced by large urban systems using the case study of Detroit, including the decline in population, property values, and tax collection, leading to bankruptcy and the appointment of an emergency manager. It also discusses the importance of local government financial structure, fiscal sustainability, and the balance sheet perspective for long-term recovery and stability.