New Zandi Analysis Finds Rebates More Effective as Stimulus if They Include Lower-Income Workers: Food Stamps and Unemployment Benefits Get the Highest Ratings
Publication Date: January 2008
Publisher(s): Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (Washington, D.C.)
Special Collection: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Topic: Economics (Economic policy, planning, and development)
Keywords: Economic projections; Recession; Federal budget
Type: Report
Abstract:
A new analysis by Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody’s Economy.com, examines the effectiveness of various stimulus options that policymakers are now discussing.