Corporate Welfare: Crony Capitalism That Enriches the Rich

by James T. Bennett

From the time of Alexander Hamilton's "Report on Manufactures" through the Great Depression, American towns and cities sought to lure footloose companies by offering lavish benefits. These ranged from taxpayer-financed factories, to tax exemptions, to outright gifts of money. This kind of government aid, known as "corporate welfare," is still around today. After establishing its historical foundations, James T. Bennett reveals four modern manifestations.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032926007
• ISBN13: 9781032926001
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 238 Pages