Some scholars dispute the notion that the cities practice fiscal discrimination. They argue instead, that inequalities, in schools for example, occur because of different tax basis. Or they argue that the inequalities were the result of bureaucratic clerical errors. The inequality in education is well documented. There is also documented evidence that parks are placed in more affluent areas of town.
Estimates vary .
It's hard to determine exactly. Estimates range from a low of 350,000 to a high of 3 to 4 million . Between 4 and 14 million live on the edge . He argues that this myth is false and it has damaging consequences. He calls special attention to the myth that homelessness is related to deinstitutionalization.