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The Role of Public Works Infrastructure in Economic Stimulus
| Content Provider | University of North Texas |
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| Author | Copeland, Claudia Levine, Linda Mallett, William J. Carter, Nicole T. |
| Description | Interest in using federal government spending to stimulate U.S. economic recovery has intensified recently in response to indicators showing significant deterioration of the economy. Some policymakers favor using traditional monetary and fiscal policies. Others, however, favor making accelerated investments in the nation's public infrastructure in order to create jobs while also meeting infrastructure needs. This report is an overview of policy issues associated with the approach of using infrastructure as a mechanism for economic stimulus. |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/67531/metadc83914 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. |
| Publisher Date | 2015-08-12 |
| Publisher Place | Washington D.C. |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | infrastructure budgets public works economic policy financial crises finance |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Report |
