Multiple Choice
Authorization in 2009 of increased federal spending on "shovel-ready" infrastructure projects was intended to speed up the macroeconomic impact of the deficit spending by
A) carefully designing the projects to save or create the largest possible number of jobs.
B) avoiding the lengthy design phase of the projects.
C) paying the entire contracted amount up front.
D) paying for the projects with new taxes approved by Congress.
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