Different bid shopping rules exist, based on the type of project and the laws in the region where the project is planned. Some areas forbid bid shopping because it might encourage the use of inferior materials or poor workmanship to increase profits for the contractor.
Enterprise Zones (EZs) Enterprise zones (EZs) are geographic areas in which companies can qualify for a variety of subsidies. The original intent of most EZ programs was to encourage businesses to stay, locate, or expand in depressed areas and thereby help to revitalize them.
When policymakers offer tax breaks to lure businesses from other states, they often are using economic development tax incentives. The same is true when they offer tax credits to companies that hire more workers. Enterprise zones are a case in point (see box).