| > The reason is game theory. Every city has an incentive to leave the bargaining group and make its own proposal. Except 3: Montgomery County, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia. If Virginia gets Amazon, the other two benefit with increased commercial activity. Even if the taxes aren't directly collected from Amazon HQ2, the increased shopping, increased services, and all that will lead to major benefits for the entire region. There's one group that can collectively bargain, and benefit even if its rivals win over. That gives that particular group a major edge. Its unusual that three of the top20 positions are within a 20-mile radius. Amazon must be really considering that area. https://i0.wp.com/www.thedailychronic.net/wp-content/uploads... "Northern Virginia" is basically Arlington. As you can see, Arlington / DC / Montgomery County are literally next to each other. ------ Newark NJ and New York City are the other city-grouping that could work together on the Amazon deal. |
