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Reforming State and Local Economic Development Subsidies

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The Cost of Economic Development Subsidies

This chapter examines the impact of economic development subsidies granted to large corporations and sports leagues, often at the expense of taxpayers. It also investigates the role of site consultants in this process and the motivations of politicians, highlighting a troubling disconnect between political ambition and societal welfare.

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