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The case against courting companies

Who doesn't want their government to bring in new businesses? We take a look at the ups and downs of courting companies.

South Dakota’s governor is trying to lure businesses from Minnesota. Texas Governor Rick Perry is trying to charm businesses from California. And this week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is looking at new tax incentives to attract companies to his state.

The question is, who doesn’t want their government to bring in new business? Marketplace Senior Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell joins Morning Report host David Brancaccio to discuss.

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