Can We Build More Effective Place-Based Policies? Theory and Evidence

Matthew Freedman and David Neumark

No 35674, NBER Working Papers from National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc

Abstract: Amid renewed policy interest, the academic literature on place-based programs has expanded dramatically in recent years. In this essay, we review recent theoretical and empirical work in an effort to assess when and why place-based job creation policies succeed or fail. Drawing on theory, we describe key dimensions on which place-based programs vary and discuss evidence on the consequences of different design choices. We conclude with several lessons for the next generation of place-based programs.

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Date: 2026-08
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