Louisiana Economic Disparities Quiz

What is the annual economic activity in the rich zip code?

• $3.9 billion

• $5.3 billion

• $12 billion

• $21,000

What is the median household income in the poor zip code?

• $5.3 billion

• $3.9 billion

• $12 billion

• $21,000

What is the highest unemployment rate in the poor zip code?

• 38.1%

• 7.8%

• 29.5%

• 15.2%

Which zip code has the lowest life expectancy in East Baton Rouge Parish?

• 60611

• 10001

• 70805

• 90210

In which industry does Louisiana rank #2 in the nation?

• Salt production

• Oil refining

• Chemical production

• Natural gas production

What is the approval rate of corporate subsidies by the state-level board in Louisiana?

• 80%

• 99.95%

• 50%

• 25%

How much revenue was lost to local taxing bodies in 2017 due to the industrial tax exemption program?

• $48 million

• $1.9 billion

• $10 million

• $720 million

What percentage of industrial property is perpetually exempted from property taxes across the state?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 66%

How much additional revenue per year would East Baton Rouge Parish collect if the property tax leg was not cut by the state board?

• $70 million

• $42 million

• $28 million

• $9,000

What did Governor Edwards sign in June of 2016 to address the issue of industrial tax exemptions?

• Executive order reducing funding for local taxing entities

• Executive order banning all industrial tax exemptions

• Executive order increasing industrial tax exemptions

• Executive order giving local taxing entities a voice in granting exemptions