Why do you think so many City governments and state seem to bend over backwards to get new businesses to locate and their local economies? Indeed, many cities, countries and states offer tax breaks (e.g. promises to not impose local property taxes for up to 15 years), and some provide land free to businesses who choose to locate in their areas.  What concepts could explain this behavior?

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