Why Louisiana Stays Poor

Why HN readers recommended it

Linked in threads on corporate tax incentives and subsidies as a detailed example of how they can trap a state.

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Video & recommendation details

Creator / channel

Together Louisiana

Topic

corporate tax incentives

Format

explainer

Level

general

HN recommenders in dataset

6

HN mentions in dataset

6

Recommendation years in dataset

2018–2024

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From the original HN conversations

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• I found this insightful: Why Louisiana Stays Poor [VIDEO] Definitely sounds very similar to CPG's "Rules for Ruler" video where he provides a description of rulers ruling in resource rich countries.

• I saw this video about LA a few days ago and it is very sad how these tax incentives are ruining entire states. [1] [1] [VIDEO]

• There is another great video that goes into detail on his Louisiana is trapped in a tax incentive hell because of how they award these credits: [VIDEO]