I unfortunately had to cancel my trip to this year's sports economics conference at University of Maryland-Baltimore County starting today, but friend of Field of Schemes John Mozena of the Center for...

This week we cover Trump tariffs, Obama’s endorsement of housing abundance, and why the green energy industry needs more market discipline. Our interview this week is with John Mozena, president of th...

Executive summary State and municipal governments across America are engaged in a massive transfer of public resources to private corporate interests in the name of economic development. However, the ...

Will Jeff Bezos put his money where his mouth is and end his company's participation in economic development subsidies?

December 30, 2024 – The Center for Economic Accountability has given its “Worst Economic Development Deal of the Year Award” for 2024 to Charlotte, N.C.’s city government for its deal to spend $650…

A diverse collection of groups from across the political spectrum are calling on Gov. Katie Hobbs to complete an independent review of how the state carries out executions.

The newest stadium in St. Louis is a case study in ‘patient capital.’

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Bill could reduce state revenue by more than $90 million, says Senate Fiscal Agency

The former mayor of Anaheim agreed to plead guilty to obstructing an FBI corruption investigation into the $150 million sale of Angel Stadium to the owner of the MLB team, federal prosecutors announce...

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The Center for Economic Accountability’s position on government subsidies for professional sports franchises is simple: Pro sports teams should “Pay For Their Own Damn Stadiums.” …

Lordstown Motors’ bankruptcy is just the latest twist in a sad, sordid saga of wasted taxpayer money.

If you’re wondering where so many Americans got the idea that government can and should micro-manage the economy, look at your state or local development agency.