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Economic Development Incentives: How to Measure Results
Video
April 29, 2015
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Each year, states collectively spend billions of dollars on economic development incentives. Are they worth the price? The answer isn't always obvious. By asking key questions, states can evaluate incentive programs and provide the evidence policymakers demand.
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