How will the ‘Taylor Swift tax’ affect Rhode Island’s economy?
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of the 'Taylor Swift tax' on Rhode Island's economy with Professor Adam Myers.
States use tax policy to compete with each other for businesses and jobs. But does it work? Professor Adam Myers from Providence College recently completed a book titled “Coordination Failure” that explores this question. He joins host Edward Fitzpatrick to talk about Rhode Island’s millionaires tax, its “Taylor Swift tax,” and decisions by local companies such as Hasbro to leave the state. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
People in this episode
Host: Edward Fitzpatrick
Guest: Adam Myers
Topics covered
- tax policy
- Rhode Island economy
- business competition
- millionaires tax
- Taylor Swift tax
- local companies
Keywords
- economy
- Taylor Swift tax
- Rhode Island
- tax policy
- business competition
- millionaires tax
- Hasbro
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Providence College, Hasbro
Books & works: Coordination Failure
Places: Rhode Island
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