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Laser@feddit.org 3 weeks agoAt least mining did create some local jobs, though I do think that the area itself loses out because it’s a finite resource and the environmental impact is always there. And as you said, these modern examples don’t really require a big local workforce. It doesn’t stimulate the local economy a bit.
sugarfoot00@lemmy.ca 2 weeks ago
Presumably they also pay some taxes, although it sounds like may of these places set up in unincorporated areas to avoid such things.
declaredreprimand@piefed.social 2 weeks ago
Often the municipalities will offer tax breaks in order for the mega corps to set up shop in their town, so they often don’t pay taxes.