Transparency and Accountable Development

Good Jobs First is a national clearinghouse for research and information on accountable development. We offer tools and resources for activists, researchers, legislators, journalists, and anyone seeking to unearth information on development deals and to push for more accountable development practices. 

To learn more, please explore this section of our website, which includes the following:

  • Beginners Guide: New to the issues? Go here for an introduction to economic development, subsidies, and accountability.
  • Model Legislation: Good Jobs First’s template bill for subsidy reform, as well as links to laws on the books in several states.
  • Glossary: An alphabetical guide to key economic development terms.