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I'm originally from a small part of India, and the logic is quite simple. In your example, 300 jobs = 300 votes. But it would require millions in incentives to
by AlexanderTheGr8 5y ago
I'm originally from a small part of India, and the logic is quite simple. In your example, 300 jobs = 300 votes. But it would require millions in incentives to the company. But the local politician can just "buy" 300 votes with 300,000 INR (indian currency; 1000 rupees for 1 vote). So there is no point spending so much money on a facility when you can simply buy all the votes you need.
- zelon88 5y agoThat is terrifying. So is Microsoft literally buying and installing politicians in foreign governments?
- markdown 5y agoNah, only in the US. https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/microsoft-corp/summary?id=D000000115 https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/microsoft-corp/summary?id=D...
- enugu 5y agoElection money is important but the role it plays is somewhat different. Politicians do often woo companies to come to their sate. A job (particulary a well paying one) creates a lot of economic activity and can make that region prosperous. Politicians want this both for votes created due to prosperity but more importantly, once the region becomes rich, they have more money for their social schemes and freebies which is a prominent part of how they come to power. Not to speak of more bribes obtained in richer areas.