A tax reduction or exemption granted by a local government to an industry or business in exchange for a perceived benefit to the community is
a. government mandate.
b. tax abatement.
c. annexation.
d. public debt.
e. user fee.
Question 2
As the opening vignette suggests, except for which of the following, communities can use local land use powers
a. to overcome federal environmental protections.
b. to spur on economic development.
c. to compete for businesses and residents.
d. to generate annual revenues.