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  • Paying for Lower Taxes: The Effect of a Place-Based Tax Reduction Program in Detroit

    Paying for Lower Taxes: The Effect of a Place-Based Tax Reduction Program in Detroit

    To combat poverty, state and local policymakers have increasingly turned to “place-based” policies that offer financial support, such as subsidies or tax abatements based on location. This assistance is meant to spur redevelopment and economic growth in a particular area. The increasing popularity of place-based policies has been driven by…