Topic: Incentives
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Regardless How They're Counted, Incentives Do Nothing for Economic Development
A follow-up on our analysis of The New York Times series on state and local incentives to business.
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Urban Wonk
The Uselessness of Economic Development Incentives
States, cities and counties give away $80 billion per year, but that doesn't seem to create stronger economies or lower unemployment.
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Despite Budget Crunch, the Great Film Production Incentives Race Continues
There have been more films shot in cities like Detroit and New Orleans in the last couple of years than ever before
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Should Cities Issue Prizes Instead of Tickets?
Incentivizing compliance for things like speeding or picking up dog poo can be a win for cities and residents, at least in the short run
