From Nothing to Nissan: Industrial Policy in Mississippi

In Canton, Mississippi, a large factory operated by Nissan churns out thousands of vehicles every year. How did Mississippi, a state known for agriculture, lure the auto giant? From Nothing to Nissan: Industrial Policy in Mississippi provides an account of the strategies used by Mississippi’s political actors to attract manufacturers to the Magnolia State.

The foundation of the industrial policy playbook that prepared Mississippi to serve as a home to Nissan began years ago. While the polic...