Beyond tax breaks and subsidies: Virginia’s Amazon gambit

HBS alum Stephen Moret led Virginia’s winning proposal for Amazon’s 2019 HQ2 expansion. With a billion-dollar commitment to produce more computer science and engineering grads, the strategy validated the view that targeted investments in workforce development can spur economic development. Moret explains how public and private sectors can boost growth and improve worker prospects. He also sheds light on the role post-secondary studies play in determining the arc of graduates’ career opportunities.