Get paid up to $10,000 to move? That's great for remote workers, but economists say it's not a good investment for the cities footing the bill

• Many places began offering perks like money and bikes to woo remote workers during the pandemic.
• There are more than 90 of these relocation programs across the country, up from 54 in 2021.
• While the programs can have benefits, economists debate whether the incentives are worth their cost.

By now you've likely heard of the big "Zoomtowns" like Denver and Phoenix that attracted scores of remote workers during the pandemic.