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Timothy J. Bartik

Economic development incentives

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Better Incentives Data Can Inform Both Research And Policy, Timothy J. Bartik May 2017

Better Incentives Data Can Inform Both Research And Policy, Timothy J. Bartik

Timothy J. Bartik

No abstract provided.


Labor-Demand-Side Economic Development Incentives And Urban Opportunity, Timothy J. Bartik Apr 2016

Labor-Demand-Side Economic Development Incentives And Urban Opportunity, Timothy J. Bartik

Timothy J. Bartik

No abstract provided.


Analysis Of Washington High Tech Tax Credit, Kevin Hollenbeck, Timothy Bartik Jan 2015

Analysis Of Washington High Tech Tax Credit, Kevin Hollenbeck, Timothy Bartik

Timothy J. Bartik

The State of Washington has a credit provision in its Business & Operations tax intended to incentivize research and development expenditures in high tech industries. The indirect goal of the incentive is to generate employment in the state. Upjohn Institute staff members analyzed administrative data from the state to estimate the employment and earnings generating effect of the R & D credit. The administrative data included tax return information merged with quarterly earnings and employment records. Potential endogeneity of the credits and employment were controlled through instrumental variables.


Incentive Solutions, Timothy J. Bartik Jan 2015

Incentive Solutions, Timothy J. Bartik

Timothy J. Bartik

This paper reviews the research literature relevant to economic development incentives provided by state and local governments, and recommends reforms in these incentives. I argue that the main problem with current incentive policies is that state and local governments often provide incentives that are not in the best interest of that state or local area, for example that are excessively costly per job created, or that provide jobs that do not improve the job opportunities of local residents. I suggest that reforms should be "bottom-up" rather than "top-down." Regulation of incentives by the federal government, or by international trade treaties, …


Eight Issues For Policy Toward Economic Development Incentives, Timothy Bartik Jan 2015

Eight Issues For Policy Toward Economic Development Incentives, Timothy Bartik

Timothy J. Bartik

No abstract provided.


Solving The Problems Of Economic Development Incentives, Timothy Bartik Jan 2015

Solving The Problems Of Economic Development Incentives, Timothy Bartik

Timothy J. Bartik

No abstract provided.


Solving The Problems Of Economic Development Incentives, Timothy Bartik Dec 2004

Solving The Problems Of Economic Development Incentives, Timothy Bartik

Timothy J. Bartik

No abstract provided.