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Tag Archives: unemployment
Some suggestions for the Statesman on their Austin Economy series
The Statesman’s review of the Austin economic climate is a much-needed profile and (to some extent) evaluation of the city’s economy. There are four areas where the Statesman’s coverage could improve. 1. Don’t forget about sub-group income levels. Not everybody … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Economics
Tagged austin, austin american statesman, economics, public policy, unemployment
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We all want incentives
From the Statesman: It’s worth repeating that incentives that spend taxpayers’ dollars to attract companies to Austin are not always warranted or justified and should be granted or denied on a case-by-case basis. And whenever incentives are granted, there must … Continue reading
Posted in Economics
Tagged austin, corporate welfare, hanger orthopedic, legalzoom, unemployment
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Keep Austin Wonky 