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Nathan Jensen

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Nathan Jensen is a professor in the department of government at the University of Texas-Austin. He is a Senior Fellow at the Niskanen Center.

Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives

Why states and cities should stop handing out billions in economic incentives to companies

by Nathan Jensen July 18, 2019July 18, 2019

Recent scandals involve economic development programs in New Jersey and Maryland highlight their many flaws, including a lack of oversight and their ineffectiveness.\

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