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How the City of Memphis Picks Winners & Losers in Business

Should local governments incentivize big chains to setup in their towns? In Corporate Welfare: Where's the Outrage, Johan Norberg investigates the Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) of Memphis Tennessee. Under EDGE, Memphis gave Ikea a $9.5 million tax break over 11 years in exchange for building a store in town. This occurred after the city denied tax breaks to similar smaller stores with longtime roots in the area. The tax break was part of a deal to bring hundreds of well-paying jobs to the area, so what happened when years later Ikea hadn’t held up their end of the bargain? Corporate Welfare: Where’s the Outrage? – A Personal Exploration by Johan Norberg explores what happens when government policies support big business interests at the expense of small businesses, individuals, and local communities. Watch the full documentary:    • Corporate Welfare: Where’s the Outrage? – ...   Check out our Facebook page here:   / freetochoosenetwork   Connect with us on Twitter here:   / freetochoosenet   Learn more about our company here: http://freetochoosenetwork.org Shop for related products here: https://shop.freetochoosenetwork.org/ Connect with us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/free...