Role of Public Works Infrastructure in Economic Stimulus.
Presents policy issues associated with using infrastructure as a mechanism for economic stimulus. Addresses current economic condition and definitions of infrastructure, and role of infrastructure investment in economic growth both generally and in contributing to stimulating a faltering economy. Di...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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2009.
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| Series: | U.S. Congressional Research.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Presents policy issues associated with using infrastructure as a mechanism for economic stimulus. Addresses current economic condition and definitions of infrastructure, and role of infrastructure investment in economic growth both generally and in contributing to stimulating a faltering economy. Discusses key issues, including setting priorities, "ready to go" projects, resource and governance, and possible role of "green" infrastructure as part of economic stimulus. Includes appendix listing descriptions of various infrastructure categories that have recently been mentioned for inclusion in economic stimulus legislation in the 111th Congress. |
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| 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. |