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SUMMARY:The Economics of Data Center Tax Incentives: Who Really Benefits?
DESCRIPTION:Communities across the country are being asked to offer massive tax breaks and subsidies to attract data centers. But do these deals actually benefit local communities or are cities and states leaving money on the table?\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a conversation with Nathan Jensen\, Professor in the Department of Government at the University of Texas at Austin\, whose research focuses on economic development policy\, tax incentives\, and business-government relations. Jensen is the co-author of the book Incentives to Pander\, which examines why governments often overuse subsidies and tax incentives when competing for corporate investment.\n\n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, Nathan will break down the economics and politics behind tax incentives\, explain why local governments frequently offer such large subsidies\, and explore whether communities actually see the promised economic benefits. Drawing on research and real-world examples\, including recent data center deals\, he will help participants understand how incentive packages work\, why transparency matters\, and what communities can do to demand accountability.\n\n\n\n\nNathan Jensen received his Ph.D. from Yale University and has previously held faculty positions at George Washington University and Washington University in St. Louis. His research examines government economic development strategies\, state and local incentives\, and the complex relationship between businesses and public policy. He is also\, by his own admission\, a proud owner of one share of the Green Bay Packers.
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elissa Yoder":MAILTO:elissa@halttheharm.net
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