5 Alternatives to Economic Development Tax Incentives. Who.What.Why.

Who: Stephen Goldmisth, Professor of practice at the Harvard Kennedy School and director of the Innovations in American Government Program

Why: In response to the economic development incentive deal between New York City and Amazon

What are the alternatives to tax incentives?

• well-run, safe city
• good infrastructure
• excellent schools
• competitive tax rate
• project-based incentives, such as:
  • environmental remediation
  • street and sewer improvements
  • job training
  • transit expansion

Governing | Development Incentives That Make Sense