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  • The unseen costs of Amazon’s HQ2 Site Selection

    This is republished content originally hosted on the Mercatus’ Center former blog, Neighborhood Effects. Earlier this year Amazon narrowed down the list of potential cities to site its second headquarters. Applicants are now waiting out the selection process. It’s unclear when Amazon will make its choice, but that hasn’t stopped many from speculating who the likely contendersContinue…

  • The use of locally-imposed selective taxes to fund public pension liabilities

    This is republished content originally hosted on the Mercatus’ Center former blog, Neighborhood Effects. Many eyes are on Kentucky policymakers as they grapple with finding a solution to their $40 billion state-reported unfunded public pension liability. As talks of a potential pension bill surface, various proposals have been made by legislators, but very few have gained traction. OneContinue…

  • State tax refunds and limiting spending growth

    This is republished content originally hosted on the Mercatus’ Center former blog, Neighborhood Effects. This fall eligible Alaskans will be receiving a check of $1,100 from their state government. Although the amount of the check can vary, Alaskans receive one every fall – no strings attached. Other state residents are probably more familiar with IRS tax refundsContinue…

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