Economic development sounds liks a good thing. Bringing businesses into the state or expanding existing businesses creates jobs, increases tax revenues and boosts the state's economy.&nbsp; So, given that, is it advantageous for the state to subsidize the growth and/or expansion of business?&nbsp; Have economic development programs been effective in the past?&nbsp; Maybe not.&nbsp; Read more:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/18778">www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/18778</a><br />