Which of the following are commonly used tools to promote economic development in cities?
a. taxabatements and loweredutilitybills
b. swag bags and lottery tickets
c. preferential zoning ordinances and giving potential businesses the power of eminent domain
d. city council seats and athletic scholarships to attend state universities
Answer: a
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A. local property taxes B. grants from the federal government C. grants from the state government D. board of trustees/regents
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