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Government Spending Might Not Create Jobs Even during Recessions


Abstract: A review of government spending over 120 years seems to show little, if any, impact on job creation. The result is the same whether the economy is in a recession or not.

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Part of Series: The Regional Economist

Publication Date: 2016

Issue: July

Order Number: 18-19