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The Big Numbers Behind Economic Development Freebies

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Critique of Economic Development Metrics and Foxconn's Impact

This chapter critiques the economic development project involving Foxconn in Wisconsin, particularly the high cost per job created by incentives. It highlights the flawed logic of linking job creation exclusively to these incentives and emphasizes the importance of considering a wider range of factors in business location decisions.

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