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What's So Bad About Municipal Bonusing?

Ian Chadwick | Posted 12.12.2011 | Canada
Ian Chadwick

A town can try to sell itself on its charm, its appearance, its vaguely beneficial "lifestyle" -- but none of these can compete with the lure of a tax moratorium or free, serviced land; the attractive offers of yesteryear. Is charm worth more to a company than easy access to the transportation network? Or lower taxes? Not likely.