The Role of Public Works Infrastructure in Economic Recovery

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division

Contributor:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic policy.

Pollution.

Public works.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2011

Summary:

Presents policy issues associated with using infrastructure as a mechanism for economic recovery. 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 related to job creation estimates, balancing short-term economic stimulus and long-term investment, setting priorities and determining funding needs, and possible role of "green" infrastructure in job creation and economic recovery

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division. Role of Public Works Infrastructure in Economic Recovery

Publisher Number:

CRS-2011-RSI-0578

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