Will the stimulus actually stimulate? Economists say no

The compromise economic stimulus plan agreed to by negotiators from the House of Representatives and the Senate is short on incentives to get consumers spending again and long on social goals that won't stimulate economic activity, according to a range of respected economists. Full Story »

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Dan Kennedy
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by Dan Kennedy - Feb. 13, 2009

Though I agree with other NewsTrust reviewers that this is a rather thin, weak analysis, I do think it's true that most economists, whether liberal or conservative, don't like the stimulus plan. Here's an assignment for someone: Find a few good economists who like it, and explain why.

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