Who Benefits from State and Local Economic Development Policies?
Bartik回顾了州和地方政策对就业增长的影响，用数据表明就业增长能带来失业率下降、劳动力参与率提高等长期好处，且弱势群体的收入增长超过房产增值，区域就业竞争对国家整体有利。
Bartik reviews evidence on whether state and local policies affect job growth. He then presents empirical data supporting the intentions of such programs, showing that job growth may lead to a number of positive long-term effects including: lower unemployment, higher labor force participation, higher real estate values, and better occupational opportunities. He also shows that the earnings gains to disadvantaged groups outweigh the resulting increased real estate values for property owners, and concludes by saying that regional competition for jobs may actually be a benefit for the nation as a whole.