We have posted a new policy brief regarding aerospace tax incentives: About That Mythical $8.7 Billion Tax Break . . .

Briefly:

A competitive tax policy is not a “subsidy” that costs the state money. It is, rather, a pragmatic response to the marketplace, including the global competition for major industrial projects. Tax policies adopted in 2003 were essential for securing the 787. Extending those policies in 2013 helped to win the 777X.