Tim Bartik comments on why states award economic development incentives to large corporations

In an article titled "Why Delaware plays the corporate welfare game," Institute senior economist Tim Bartik comments on why states, including Delaware, find it necessary to award economic development incentives to large corporations. He also touches on the history of such incentives and the current political atmosphere surrounding states' economic development efforts. The article appeared on March 3 on delawareonline.


Date: March 8, 2016