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Cities are clamoring to offer Amazon tax incentives for HQ2 — that may be a bad idea

Karin Shedd
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Local governments are offering millions for Amazon's HQ2, but it may be a...
US Economy

Amazon's search for its HQ2 has created a bidding war between cities and states worth millions or even billions. These types of tax incentives have a long history in the U.S., but experts question their efficacy. Watch this video to learn why.