Who Benefits from State and Local Economic Development Policies? Timothy J. Bartik W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, bartik@upjohn.org Who Benefits From State and Local Economic Development Policies? Timothy J. Bartik 1991 W. E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research Kalamazoo, Michigan This book examines the effects of state and local economic development policies on employment, wages, and income distribution. It argues that these policies can significantly affect the growth of a state or metropolitan area, that increases in the growth of a local economy can benefit its unemployed, and that state and local economic development policies can benefit the overall national economy. The book presents evidence to counter criticisms of state and local economic development policies. It argues that economic development policies can significantly affect the growth of a state or metropolitan area, that increases in the growth of a local economy can benefit its unemployed, and that state and local economic development policies can benefit the overall national economy. The book also discusses the debate over whether state and local economic development policies are a zero-sum game. It argues that these policies can have positive effects on the national economy, even if they benefit some groups more than others. The book concludes that state and local economic development policies can have significant benefits for the national economy, even if they benefit some groups more than others. It also argues that these policies can have long-term effects on the labor market, particularly for lower-income individuals.Who Benefits from State and Local Economic Development Policies? Timothy J. Bartik W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, bartik@upjohn.org Who Benefits From State and Local Economic Development Policies? Timothy J. Bartik 1991 W. E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research Kalamazoo, Michigan This book examines the effects of state and local economic development policies on employment, wages, and income distribution. It argues that these policies can significantly affect the growth of a state or metropolitan area, that increases in the growth of a local economy can benefit its unemployed, and that state and local economic development policies can benefit the overall national economy. The book presents evidence to counter criticisms of state and local economic development policies. It argues that economic development policies can significantly affect the growth of a state or metropolitan area, that increases in the growth of a local economy can benefit its unemployed, and that state and local economic development policies can benefit the overall national economy. The book also discusses the debate over whether state and local economic development policies are a zero-sum game. It argues that these policies can have positive effects on the national economy, even if they benefit some groups more than others. The book concludes that state and local economic development policies can have significant benefits for the national economy, even if they benefit some groups more than others. It also argues that these policies can have long-term effects on the labor market, particularly for lower-income individuals.