Ever since the hubbub over Amazon's HQ2, I've been curious about subsidies for big companies and whether or not they deliver on their promises. Greg LeRoy, Executive Director of Good Jobs First, explains how subsidies function and who suffers when governments miss out on tax revenue.
Recommended reading:
Paying Taxes to the Boss | Good Jobs First
Great American Jobs Scam (goodjobsfirst.org)
Opportunity Zones | Good Jobs First
Abating Our Future: How Students Pay for Corporate Tax Breaks | Good Jobs First
Amazon Tracker | Good Jobs First
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