While the federal government has long given companies and individuals tax deductions or deferrals for economic development purposes, state and local governments have, since at least the 1980s, tried to attract new jobs and amenities through similar means. Professional sports teams, shopping center developers, manufacturers, and the film and television industries have all benefited from the provisions that many analysts call “tax expenditures” and supporters call “tax incentives.” Why could such measures be called either of the above?

Answer:     c. local church.

In medieval society markets, festivals and religious ceremonies took place at local churches.  

Explanation:

The center of medieval life in western Europe was the church. Church was the center of community activities. Religious services were held several times in a day at the church and plays and concerts took place there.  

Shops were set up by merchants around the church. Farmers sold their products at the church square. Markets, festivals and fairs were held at locations around the church. Thus the church was became a cultural centre in Europe.