Chuck Todd asked Bill de Blasio this morning if he could do a better job of explaining the difference between tax incentives and tax revenue to people, using AOC as an example. She said some shit about how the $3 Billion "given away" to Amazon could be better used to invest in the community, pay teachers, build affordable housing.
The use of tax incentives is not a terribly difficult concept, and even podunk municipalities routinely deal with it, e.g., TIRZs. A member of Congress ought to know this shit inside out. The $3 Billion she is talking about is not in a treasure chest and being handed to Amazon. It is money New York would waive in return for the jobs, revenue, and economic growth that Amazon would bring. If she debated de Blasio on this, she woud look really, really bad. Side question: has she ever debated anyone?
That said, I'm rooting for her, but if she has BIG economic dreams/goals, she needs to understand basic shit like money, taxes, etc.