Economic Slowdown : Issues and Policies.

Examines current state of economy and need for fiscal stimulus; and reviews P.L. 110-185, the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008, to stimulate economy through increase in budget deficit. Covers key provisions, including tax rebates, business tax incentives, ch...

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Corporate Authors:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2008.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	Fiscal policy. Business cycles. Economic policy. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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Summary:	Examines current state of economy and need for fiscal stimulus; and reviews P.L. 110-185, the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008, to stimulate economy through increase in budget deficit. Covers key provisions, including tax rebates, business tax incentives, changes to conforming loan limits for mortgages, extended unemployment benefits, and a second stimulus package; and compares macroeconomic effects of proposals.
Item Description:	Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	1 online resource.