Memo to the Next President: Building America's 21st Century Infrastructure


 

Publication Date: October 2008

Publisher: Progressive Policy Institute (U.S.)

Author(s): Jessica Milano

Research Area: Economics

Keywords: Infrastructure investment; Public infrastructure; Presidential transition

Type: Brief

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

America's infrastructure is in need of significant repairs, but increased demand cannot be met by tax-based government funds alone. An American Investment Bank would be able to raise funds for infrastructure development, promote public-private partnerships, and allocate funds efficiently without being subject to some of the pitfalls of annual budgeting.