State Economic Development Programs : Their Evolution, Characteristics and Implications for Trade Agreements

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Explains trade subsidy-related challenges associated with the U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement. Discusses evolution and characteristics of State and local business incentive programs, and their rel...

Explains trade subsidy-related challenges associated with the U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement. Discusses evolution and characteristics of State and local business incentive programs, and their relationship to trade issues to help meet need for information to be used in clarifying trade agreements (FTAs). Covers State subsidies for capital, State tax subsidies, and other development subsidies; and considers policy implications.

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