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Eliminate Corporate Subsidies

The auto industry, agriculture, the energy sector. What do they have in common? These industries benefit from government subsidies in the form of loans, tax breaks, regulation, and other preferences. Critics from the left and right say that not only do these subsidies transfer wealth from taxpayers to corporations, they distort the markets and our economy. Proponents say that government has an important role to play in launching innovation via strategic investment, and its support helps American companies thrive. Do we need subsidies, or is this corporate welfare?

April 6, 2016
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Jack Abramoff

FOR THE MOTION

Jack Abramoff
Former Lobbyist , Author of ‘Capitol Punishment’
Zephyr Teachout

FOR THE MOTION

Zephyr Teachout
Associate Professor at Fordham Law , Former National Director of the Sunlight Foundation
Kate Gordon

AGAINST THE MOTION

Kate Gordon
Vice Chair of Climate Sustainable Urbanization at Paulson Institute
Michael Lind

AGAINST THE MOTION

Michael Lind
Co-Founder of the New America Foundation

FEATURED DEBATE

April 6, 2016
LEARN MORE

Eliminate Corporate Subsidies

The auto industry, agriculture, the energy sector. What do they have in common? These industries benefit from government subsidies in the form of loans, tax breaks, regulation, and other preferences. Critics from the left and right say that not only do these subsidies transfer wealth from taxpayers to corporations, they distort the markets and our economy. Proponents say that government has an important role to play in launching innovation via strategic investment, and its support helps American companies thrive. Do we need subsidies, or is this corporate welfare?

Jack Abramoff

FOR THE MOTION

Jack Abramoff
Former Lobbyist , Author of ‘Capitol Punishment’
Zephyr Teachout

FOR THE MOTION

Zephyr Teachout
Associate Professor at Fordham Law , Former National Director of the Sunlight Foundation
Kate Gordon

AGAINST THE MOTION

Kate Gordon
Vice Chair of Climate Sustainable Urbanization at Paulson Institute
Michael Lind

AGAINST THE MOTION

Michael Lind
Co-Founder of the New America Foundation

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