The Tactics Behind Amazon's HQ2 Choice

The video discusses Amazon's strategic advantage in its HQ selection process, gaining publicity and data from cities. It highlights the secret negotiations and tax breaks offered to Amazon, raising questions about fairness and economic impact. Jay Carney's response is analyzed, and the potential changes in Arlington and Long Island City are explored. The video also compares Google's expansion approach to Amazon's, emphasizing the complexities of economic development and its effects on cities.

Who was considered the biggest winner in Amazon's HQ2 selection process?

• New York City

• Amazon

• Calgary

• Birmingham

What type of data did Amazon acquire from cities during the HQ2 selection process?

• Publicly available data

• Secret data on tax deals and subsidies

• Weather data

• Tourism statistics

What was a major concern regarding the deals made with Amazon for HQ2?

• The deals were only beneficial for small companies

• The deals involved significant tax breaks and subsidies

• The deals were too public

• The deals were not beneficial for Amazon

How did the HQ2 process affect the perception of local officials in New York and Virginia?

• They were seen as generous

• They were seen as giving away too much for too little

• They were seen as overly cautious

• They were seen as uncooperative

How does Google's expansion in New York differ from Amazon's HQ2 process?

• Google received more tax subsidies

• Google's expansion was in Queens

• Google's expansion involved more job creation

• Google's expansion was less publicized