Saturday, November 13, 2004
When it comes to incentives, Dell is Master of the Universe. States and localities are willing to pay a lot to get the brand name. Here are two articles:
In the recruitment game, unquestionably Dell commands attention. But here is the irony: Dell is competing in a mature business, and recruitment strategies no longer drive economic development. Innovation strategies do. So, if you are sitting with a limited state budget, where would you place your invesments for the long haul?
Unfortunately, political dynamics rarely present the trade-off in clear terms.
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The value of Dell
