To counter the effect of recessions on workers, Congress has passed legislation to spur job creation through increased spending on public works (infrastructure) and public service programs, revenue sharing with state governments, and employment tax credits. Although the economic stimulus measure enacted during the 110th Congress did not include these direct job creation approaches, additional spending on infrastructure in particular was considered before Congress recessed. (See CRS Report RL34349, Economic Slowdown: Issues and Policies, coordinated by Jane G. Gravelle et al.) Infrastructure spending continues to be mentioned in the context of a second stimulus package, as do state and local government revenue sharing and a jobs tax credit. The focus of this report is on the four countercyclical job creation approaches and related legislation enacted since the Great Depressions end. Legislation introduced during the 111th Congress that includes these approaches to job creation is addressed in other CRS reports.


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    Title :

    Countercyclical Job Creation Programs. January 15, 2009


    Contributors:
    L. Levine (author)

    Publication date :

    2009


    Size :

    9 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English