Amazon being there would mean growth; whether it's greater growth than local businesses is hard to say. But mostly, it's obvious growth that looks good for pol

Amazon being there would mean growth; whether it's greater growth than local businesses is hard to say. But mostly, it's obvious growth that looks good for politicians who can say, "look, I brought jobs!" People notice it when a high profile company arrives whereas if your local chain expands, that's not even a news story. Much of the political aspect of economics is due to the relative visibility of various events in the media.