David Merriman Comments On Local Business Tax Breaks
A Worcester Business Journal article on municipalities giving tax breaks to keep businesses local and spur economic growth includes comments from David Merriman, James J. Stukel Presidential Professor of PA and with the University of Illinois’ Institute of Government and Public Affairs. Merriman says cities typically are in a weak position when negotiating these deals, which often lead jobs to shift from one area to another. Read the full article here.