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Investments in Roads and Bridges Produce at Least Two Dollars for Every One Dollar Invested
New research demonstrates that investments in public roads and highways on gross state product (GSP), the total economic output of a state, produces a multiplier of at least two. That is, for each dollar invested in public roads and highways, … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Government
Tagged bridges, economic growth, economy, government, infrastructure, investment, multiplier, real yields, roads
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57% of Small Business Owners: Raising Taxes on Wealthy Would do Less Harm to the Economy than Spending Cuts to Education, Healthcare and Infrastructure
The Small Business Majority’s recent opinion poll debunks some politicians statements that begin with “Small businesses believe…”. For example, by a margin of 2:1 owners say spending cuts for education, healthcare and infrastructure will hurt the economy more than raising … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Government, Health, Higher Education, Secondary Education, Socio-economic Status, Taxes
Tagged education, fiscal cliff, healthcare, infrastructure, job training, poll, small business, WIA
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Nobel Economist, Stiglitz, Says “Romney’s Plan is Based on Magic”
Nobel winning economist Joseph Stiglitz on Romney’s economic policies: “The budget cuts that Romney/Ryan propose will certainly slow growth. If the European downturn continues that could tip us into a recession. The cuts certainly won’t provide the kind of stimulus … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Elections, Income Distribution, Inequality, Presidential Leadership, Taxes
Tagged arithmetic, austerity, debt, economic growth, education, GDP, inequality, infrastructure, macroeconomics, magic, Romney, Ryan, Stiglitz, tax cuts
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Real Yields are Negative! It’s Time for Infrastructure Projects. Why Not?
Here’s the ‘Daily Treasury Real Yield Curve Rates’ table from the U.S. Treasury. Think of it as the yield (interest) minus inflation that the government is willing to pay investors for placing their money in the hands of the U.S. government. With … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Elections, Government
Tagged economic growth, economy, infrastructure, invest, politics, real yields
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‘Congressional Financial Mismanagement on an Epic Scale’ and a ‘Huge Missed Opportunity’
By Ezra Klein: The Financial Times reports that there was record demand for 10-year Treasurys this week. “The $21 [billion] sale of 10-year paper sold at a yield of 1.459 per cent, the lowest ever in an auction.” … Remember: … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Elections, Government
Tagged Congress, gridlock, infrastructure, investment, low yields, partisanship, party politics, Treasurys
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Small Business Poll: Majority Support Key Provisions in American Jobs Act
According to a national poll conducted by the Main Street Alliance, Small Business Majority and the American Sustainable Business Council a majority of small business people support key provisions of the American Jobs Act and acknowledge the difficulty for getting … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Taxes
Tagged American Jobs Act, Congress, Dodd-Frank, economic growth, economy, infrastructure, loans, recession, small business
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