I think a lot of it comes down to governments settling for crappy agreements. You do hear about businesses getting big tax breaks, then shutting down two years later. Smart agreements would allow the gov't to get some sort of restitution. Why not provide a future tax break? Put the taxes you'd normally pay in escrow and release them when the company meets it's obligations?
I just find the idea that private businesses are "taking advantage" of governments with these agreements. Really? A private company is pulling the wools over a sovereign power with the ability to create and enforce it's own laws?
I just find the idea that private businesses are "taking advantage" of governments with these agreements. Really? A private company is pulling the wools over a sovereign power with the ability to create and enforce it's own laws?