Learn how the ratchet effect influences economic processes, consumer behavior, and market dynamics, with examples from political economy and business sectors.

Last week’s tax incentive package that would keep Nissan Motor Co.’s regional headquarters and its 1,300 jobs in the L.A. area was the latest proposal aimed at retaining key businesses and industries.

In the latest Tax Notes Talk episode, Josh Goodman of the Pew Charitable Trusts talks about the organization’s recent report on how states can direct economic development to people and places in need.

This report from the Pew Center on the States shows that policy makers often create tax credits, deductions, and exemptions without reliable cost estimates and annual cost controls. Even in tight ...

They say that money talks, but does it motivate? Finding the inspiration to live healthy can seem like an endless search. Readers of my articles will know that I'm squarely in the intrinsic motivation ...

A growing number of states, cities and companies are offering incentives to encourage people to get vaccinated. And the sweeteners keep getting bigger and better. Of course the big question is, will ...

Discover what administered prices are, their role in economies, examples from history, and how they impact supply, demand, and economic efficiency.

Tomorrow morning, I will give a presentation to request, and hopefully secure, incentive funding for a confidential business prospect. The hope is to create up to twenty new, high-paying jobs for our ...